Software Development Director

Benefits:We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team, so we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes medical, dental, and vision, PTO, and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities, we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together, we’re not just building a business; we’re cultivating a community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play.    Equal 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 check Employment verification Education verification   Relevance to Job Responsibilities: The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities: Accessing confidential company data Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements   Rights 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.

Responsibilities:

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 Have:

Experience 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.