Software Development Director

About Xsolla

At Xsolla, we believe that great games begin as ideas, driven by the curiosity, dedication, and grit of creators around the world. Our mission is to empower these visionaries by providing the support and resources they need to bring their games to life. We are committed to leveling the playing field, ensuring that every creator has the opportunity to share their passion with the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, and beyond, we partner with industry leaders like Valve, Twitch, and Ubisoft to clear the paths for innovation in gaming. Our global reach spans over 200 geographies, offering more than 700 payment methods in 130+ currencies.

Job Summary

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Software Development Director to lead our global software engineering function. You will drive the execution of high-impact technical initiatives and oversee multiple development teams delivering scalable, secure, and innovative products that serve millions of users worldwide. The ideal candidate is an inspiring leader with deep technical acumen and a proven track record of managing distributed engineering teams.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software development, including 5+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven success leading large-scale, cross-functional engineering teams.