Software Development Director

About Xsolla

Xsolla is a global commerce enterprise providing comprehensive tools and services designed to help video game developers—from indie studios to AAA companies—overcome industry challenges. As the merchant of record, Xsolla supports over 1,500 developers worldwide by enabling game funding, distribution, marketing, and monetization, thereby fostering growth and player engagement. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and is dedicated to continuously expanding opportunities and resources for game creators.

Role Overview

The Software Development Director will strategically lead the global engineering division, championing the execution of impactful technical projects. This role involves managing multiple software development teams to deliver innovative, scalable, and secure products used by millions globally. It requires a visionary leader with strong technical knowledge and experience managing distributed teams, who balances rapid delivery with high-quality output and instills a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the engineering vision aligned with company goals, including architectural and organizational guidance supporting long-term scalability.
• Lead and mentor diverse engineering teams and their leaders, setting clear objectives and fostering professional development across geographically dispersed groups.
• Ensure punctual, high-quality delivery of products and platform initiatives while optimizing development processes and technical decisions.
• Drive system architecture evolution focusing on scalability, performance, and maintainability, promoting the use of modern technologies and practices.
• Collaborate closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and executive stakeholders to align technical strategy and maintain shared roadmaps.
• Identify potential risks throughout the development process and advocate best practices in observability, security, testing, and release protocols.
• Cultivate a culture of transparency, continuous growth, and a commitment to quality and innovation.

Candidate Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in software development with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success managing large, cross-functional teams within complex, fast-paced growth environments.
• Expertise in modern system architectures, cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and microservices design.
• Proficient understanding of Agile frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and key engineering metrics.
• Experience overseeing distributed teams across multiple locations and scaling engineering organizations.
• Excellent communication skills suited to both technical and non-technical audiences with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to make sound decisions and solve problems under pressure.
• Fluent English proficiency, both written and spoken.
• Willing and able to relocate to Baku, Azerbaijan.

Desired Extras

• Background in gaming, fintech, or platform-as-a-service sectors.
• Familiarity with payment infrastructure, consumer-facing APIs, or tools for developers.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Relevant certifications in cloud technologies, Agile methodologies, or leadership.

Additional Information

Responsibilities may evolve to support organizational priorities and personal growth. The description outlines typical duties but is not exhaustive. Candidates recognize that background checks, compliant with local laws, may be conducted confidentially after final interviews. Xsolla prioritizes data privacy and does not share collected personal information externally, adhering to applicable laws. AI tools may assist parts of the hiring process to analyze applications but decisions rest with human recruiters. Data privacy inquiries may be directed to the company.