Tech Lead — Backend Gaming Services Integrations

Xsolla Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Career roadmap

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Xsolla is seeking a Tech Lead to own the architecture, integrations, and technical direction for systems that bridge Xsolla's platform with external backend gaming service providers.

This role requires strong technical leadership and a deep understanding of game backend ecosystems. You will guide a team delivering high-impact features that unify services across multiple platforms, ensuring secure, scalable data flows and reliable deployments.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of game backend systems and services (identity, entitlements, inventory, progression, matchmaking).
• Proven experience designing integrations between large-scale platforms or distributed systems.
• Proven experience 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Game backend understanding

Integrations design

SDK/API design

Microservices architectures

Cloud-native & CI/CD

DevOps practices

Cross-team leadership

Job description

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a Tech Lead to own the architecture, integrations, and technical direction for systems that bridge Xsolla's platform with external backend gaming service providers.

This role requires strong technical leadership, deep understanding of game backend ecosystems, and the ability to design scalable integration workflows across multiple platforms. You will guide a team delivering high-impact features that unify services.

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 technical strategy and architecture for integrations with third-party backend gaming service providers.
• Design robust, scalable solutions that connect external game backend services with Xsolla's ecosystem.
• Act as the primary subject-matter expert on backend gaming systems, including identity, inventory, entitlements, progression, matchmaking, and social features.
• Collaborate with external provider teams and internal Xsolla product/engineering groups to align APIs, workflows, and use cases.
• Ensure secure, reliable, and efficient data flows across all 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 and services (identity, entitlements, inventory, progression, matchmaking, etc.).
• Proven experience designing integrations between large-scale platforms or distributed systems.
• Proven experience 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 working with SDK-driven integrations or external technical partners.

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 through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes unlimited Flexible Time Off 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.

The duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to support the organization’s goals and individual growth. This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

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