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Xsolla Software Development Director
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degreeBachelor's (B.Sc.)
loacation Montreal, Canada
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ABOUT YOUWe are looking for a strategic and hands-on Software Development Director to lead our global software engineering function. You will drive the execution of high-impact technical initiatives and oversee multiple development teams delivering scalable, secure, and innovative products that serve millions of users worldwide.The ideal candidate is an inspiring leader with deep technical acumen and a proven track record of managing distributed engineering teams. You understand how to balance speed with quality, coach engineering leaders, and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.If you're passionate about driving large-scale software development in a dynamic, product-led environment, and want to shape the future of a growing technology company, we’d love to hear from you.ABOUT USXsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.For more information, visit xsolla.com.\nResponsibilities:Define and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with company objectives. Provide architectural and organizational guidance to ensure long-term scalability and success.Lead, mentor, and develop multiple engineering teams, including team leads and senior developers. Establish clear goals and create growth opportunities across a global, distributed team.Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of product and platform initiatives. Continuously optimize workflows, development methodologies, and technical decision-making.Guide the evolution of system architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. Champion the adoption of modern technologies and development practices.Partner closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and executive stakeholders to align priorities, define technical requirements, and maintain a shared roadmap.Identify and mitigate risks across the development lifecycle. Promote best practices in observability, security, testing, and release management.Foster a high-performance culture grounded in transparency, continuous improvement, and a shared commitment to quality and innovation.Qualifications & Skills:10+ years of experience in software development, including 5+ years in engineering leadership roles.Proven success leading large-scale, cross-functional engineering teams in complex, high-growth environments.Strong expertise in modern architectures, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and microservices.Deep understanding of Agile development methodologies, CI/CD practices, and engineering metrics.Experience managing distributed teams and scaling organizations across multiple geographies.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of interfacing with technical and non-technical leaders alike.Sharp decision-making and problem-solving ability in high-stakes environments.Fluent in English (written and verbal).Nice to HaveExperience in the gaming, fintech, or platform-as-a-service industries.Familiarity with payments infrastructure, user-facing APIs, or developer tools.Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Certifications in cloud technologies, Agile practices, or technical leadership.\n$150,000 - $180,000 a year\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.Criminal History Consideration:For the Software Development Director, we will conduct a background check that may include the following:Criminal history checkEmployment verificationEducation verificationRelevance to Job Responsibilities:The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities:Accessing confidential company dataEnsuring compliance with regulatory requirementsRights Under the Fair Chance Act:Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact careers@xsolla.com.By submitting the following job application form, you consent to Xsolla processing your data for career-related inquiries and potential employment opportunities. We process your data in accordance with this Xsolla Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacy to careers@xsolla.com.

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