Tech Lead — Backend Gaming Services Integrations

Responsibilities

• ▹Lead technical strategy and architecture for integrations with third-party backend gaming service providers
• ▹Design robust, scalable solutions connecting external game backend services with Xsolla's ecosystem
• ▹Act as the primary subject-matter expert on backend gaming systems (identity, inventory, entitlements, progression, matchmaking, social features)
• ▹Collaborate with external provider teams and internal product/engineering groups to align APIs, workflows, and use cases
• ▹Ensure secure, reliable, and efficient data flows across integration surfaces
• ▹Mentor engineers, lead code reviews, and promote best practices in software architecture
• ▹Improve observability, monitoring, and deployment stability across integrated systems

Requirements

• ▹Deep understanding of game backend systems (identity, entitlements, inventory, progression, matchmaking)
• ▹Proven experience designing integrations between large-scale platforms or distributed systems
• ▹Proven SDK/API design skills and experience with microservices architectures
• ▹Familiarity with cloud-native environments, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
• ▹Excellent communication, cross-team collaboration, and technical leadership skills

Nice to have

• ▹Background in gaming infrastructure, live game operations, or high-load server systems
• ▹Experience with SDK-driven integrations or external technical partners

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• ▹Personalized career roadmap for each employee
• ▹Investment in professional development through training and educational opportunities

About the company

Xsolla is a global commerce company headquartered in Los Angeles, providing tools and services that help game developers fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Xsolla operates as merchant of record and has helped over 1,500 game developers grow their businesses worldwide.