Director of Engineering, Data

Xsolla Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

Career roadmap

Professional development

Job summary

Xsolla Inc. is seeking a strategic Director of Engineering, Data to lead a distributed team delivering recommendation engines, personalization, and data infrastructure powering a global gaming platform.

You will ship reliable pipelines, reproducible models, and observable systems with a people-first leadership style. The role focuses on data science roadmaps, real-time and batch ML pipelines, privacy compliance (GDPR/CCPA/ATT), and collaboration with product and marketing to drive business

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading data/ML teams or software/data engineering teams.
• Deep ML/statistical modeling knowledge including uplift and causal inference.
• Experience deploying end-to-end ML systems in production (batch and real-time).

Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed team of data scientists, ML engineers, and data platform engineers.
• Define and execute data science and ad tech roadmap (user modeling, campaign optimization, personalization).
• Architect ML pipelines, experimentation, feature engineering, model serving, A/B testing, causal inference.

Skills

Leadership

ML systems

Data platforms

Observability

Feature engineering

Privacy compliance

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Snowflake

BigQuery

Spark

Airflow

dbt

MLFlow

Feature stores

Job description

ABOUT YOU

You are a strategic and tactical Director of Engineering, Data, with deep expertise in data platforms and machine learning systems. You will lead a distributed team of data engineers, ML engineers, and data scientists delivering the recommendation engines, personalization systems, and data infrastructure that power products used by millions of players worldwide.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong technical foundations and a proven track record of shipping end-to-end ML systems into production. You hold the bar high for what gets shipped: reliable pipelines, reproducible models, thoughtful feature engineering, and observability built in from the start. You know how to connect model performance to real business outcomes, and you bring a low-ego, people-first approach to cross-functional work.

If you're passionate about building the data and ML foundation that drives a growing global gaming platform, and want to shape how millions of players discover and engage with games, we'd love to hear from you.

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:

• Lead and grow a high-performing, distributed team of data scientists, ML engineers, and data platform engineers.
• Define and execute the data science and ad tech roadmap, advancing initiatives in user modeling, campaign optimization, targeting, and personalization.
• Architect and manage ML pipelines and experimentation frameworks, including feature engineering, training pipelines, model serving, A/B testing, and causal inference systems.
• Oversee real-time pipelines for ad events (e.g., impressions, clicks, conversions), enabling responsive attribution and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with Product, Growth, and Marketing to develop audience scoring, LTV/churn models, and incrementality testing for media measurement and bidding efficiency.
• Ensure scalable, privacy-compliant data infrastructure aligned with GDPR, CCPA, and ATT, including support for SKAdNetwork, CMPs, and identity frameworks.
• Foster engineering excellence with a focus on reproducibility, model evaluation, observability, and model lifecycle management.
• Drive a strong feedback loop between experimentation and business outcomes, translating data science insights into product and go-to-market wins.Mentor engineers and scientists on career development, technical depth, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in software/data engineering or applied data science, with 3+ years managing technical teams in ML, analytics, or ad tech domains.
• Deep understanding of machine learning and statistical modeling, including regression, classification, causal inference, uplift modeling, and forecasting.
• Hands-on experience with ML/data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, Spark, Airflow, dbt, MLFlow, and feature stores.
• Proven experience in architecting and deploying end-to-end ML systems into production (batch and real-time).
• Knowledge of ad tech ecosystems, including campaign hierarchies, attribution models (multi-touch, view-through), and creative performance tracking.
• Familiarity with audience management, segmentation, and personalization frameworks in programmatic or CRM marketing.
• Experience with privacy-preserving measurement, including support for SKAdNetwork, GAID/IDFA deprecation, and consent systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field. PhD is a plus.

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 Engineering Manager, Data, 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:

• Working with vulnerable populations
• 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 [e-mail].