Developer Relations Director (CIS)

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Xsolla, a global game developer commerce platform, seeks a strategic Developer Experience Director to lead regional developer relations. You will mentor evangelists, drive lighthouse integrations, and foster engagement across developer communities and events.

You will guide content creation, collaborate with product teams, and maintain a visible leadership presence in both online and offline communities. This role demands travel across the CIS region and key conferences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Developer Relations, Developer Advocacy, or Technical Evangelism, with leadership experience.
• Strong background in game development or developer ecosystems; hands-on with integrations and APIs.
• Proven ability to lead distributed teams and deliver measurable engagement outcomes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee developer relations activities in the assigned region, aligning with global strategy.
• Mentor Developer Evangelists, fostering technical excellence and developer empathy.
• Lead lighthouse integration cases with high-quality benchmark implementations.
• Capture developer feedback with Product Management and remove adoption barriers.
• Represent the company at regional/global events, delivering sessions and workshops.
• Organize developer meetups, hackathons, and platform-launch events.
• Guide creation of developer documentation, tutorials, and demos for the region.
• Ensure content covers custom integration and self-service use cases.
• Collaborate with Developer Marketing to track impact across channels.

Skills

Leadership

Developer Relations

Technical Evangelism

Public Speaking

Content Creation

Tools

APIs & Integrations

Job description

ABOUT YOU

TheDeveloper Experience Directoris a senior leader within Xsolla's Developer Relations team, responsible for managing regional developer evangelists, driving high-impact lighthouse integration cases, and building deep, lasting engagement with the game developer community. This role blendstechnical expertise, community presence, and leadershipto ensure that Xsolla delivers world-class experiences for developers at every touchpoint.

You willlead by example, engaging directly with developers at conferences, meetups, and online communities, while mentoring your team to create exceptional developer content, integrations, and advocacy initiatives.

ABOUT US

Xsolla 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all developer relations activities in your assigned region, ensuring alignment with global strategy and local market needs.


• Manage and mentorDeveloper Evangelists (Community & Integrations), fostering a culture of technical excellence and developer empathy.


• Lead the delivery oflighthouse integration cases—high-quality, benchmark implementations that inspire both partners and internal teams.


• Partner closely with Product Management to capture and act on developer feedback, removing adoption barriers and improving satisfaction.


• Act as a senior advocate for game developers in your region, building trust and maintaining a visible presence in bothonlineandofflinecommunities.


• Represent Xsolla at major regional and global industry events, delivering high-impact presentations and workshops.


• Organize and support developer meetups, hackathons, and targeted events around major platform launches (Apple WWDC, Google I/O).


• Guide the creation of best-in-class developer documentation, tutorials, demos, videos, and other educational materials tailored to your region’s market.


• Ensure content addresses bothcustom integration scenariosandself-service use casesto maximize reach and adoption.


• Collaborate with Developer Marketing to promote materials and track impact across all channels.


• Regularly review performance with the VP of Developer Relations, making data-driven adjustments to tactics and priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• 5+ years in Developer Relations, Developer Advocacy, or Technical Evangelism, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.


• Strong technical background in game development (mobile, PC, or web), including hands-on experience with integrations and APIs.


• Proven ability to lead distributed teams and deliver measurable engagement outcomes.


• Established presence in regional and global game developer communities.


• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, comfortable speaking to both technical and business audiences.


• Experience producing high-quality technical content in multiple formats.


• Fluent in bothRussian and English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.


• Ability to travel for partner visits, conferences, and training events - primarilyacross the CIS region.

Xsolla takes your privacy seriously and will not sell or externally distribute any personal data received during the hiring process. In accordance with applicable data protection laws, Xsolla is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.

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Explore more opportunities at: https://xsolla.com/careers