Technical Lead - Monetization
Job Summary
Job Description
Xsolla is seeking a Technical Lead, Monetization Engineering to mentor engineers and deliver impactful products in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. The role involves designing scalable solutions for in-game monetization experiences like In-Game Store, Subscriptions, and Buy Button. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in backend or full-stack development using PHP, Go, Node.js, or React, a strong architectural mindset, and a commitment to building high-performance systems. Responsibilities include leading and mentoring a team, designing and developing robust services, participating in architectural discussions, collaborating with various teams, and owning delivery processes. The position emphasizes upholding engineering standards, promoting testability, and contributing to product roadmap planning with a strategic technical perspective.
Must have:
- Proven experience in software development using PHP, Go, Node.js, or React
- Demonstrated success in leading engineering teams and shipping production systems
- Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and system decomposition
- Deep understanding of OOP, design patterns, and writing testable code
- Proficiency in SQL and relational database design
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and workflows
- Hands-on experience writing unit, functional, and integration tests
- Comfortable working in Agile, cross-functional teams
- Strong communication skills in English
Good to have:
- Experience with high-load, distributed systems
- Understanding of application architecture patterns
- Passion for games or experience in the video game industry
Perks:
- Latest Mac workplaces + additional hardware
- Google Chat, Gmail, Google Drive, Confluence, Jira, GitLab
- Free trainings and participation in specialized conferences
- Rich knowledge exchange within the company
- Health insurance (Medical, dental and optical) for employee and dependants
- Flexible hours
- No dress code
- Comfortable and new office environment
20 skills required
Job Details
ABOUT US
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.
Longevity Opportunity Vision Enjoy the game!
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a Technical Lead, Monetization Engineering who is ambitious, technically skilled, and passionate about mentoring engineers and delivering impactful products. You thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and enjoy designing scalable solutions that power in-game monetization experiences like In-Game Store, Subscriptions, and Buy Button
You bring deep expertise in backend or full-stack development (using PHP, Go, Node.js, or React), a strong architectural mindset, and a commitment to building high-performance systems. You lead by example, drive engineering best practices, and ensure your team delivers quality solutions aligned with product goals.
If you're excited about solving complex technical problems, empowering a team to do their best work, and building tools that serve global game developers and millions of players, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering growth, technical excellence, and ownership
- Design and develop robust, scalable services to support new and existing monetization features
- Participate in architectural discussions and influence system design
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, QA, and other engineering teams
- Own and improve delivery processes, ensuring timely, high-quality product releases
- Conduct code reviews, uphold engineering standards, and promote testability and automation
- Contribute to product roadmap planning with a strategic technical lens
- Champion performance, reliability, and maintainability improvements across services
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience in software development using PHP, Go, Node.js, or React
- Demonstrated success in leading engineering teams and shipping production systems
- Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and system decomposition
- Deep understanding of OOP, design patterns, and writing testable, maintainable code
- Proficiency in SQL, relational database design, and OLTP/OLAP system principles
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and workflows (Docker, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
- Hands-on experience writing unit, functional, and integration tests
- Comfortable working in Agile, cross-functional teams
- Strong communication skills in English
- Experience with high-load, distributed systems or event-driven architectures
- Understanding of application architecture patterns and when to apply them effectively
- Passion for games and/or experience in the video game industry
Nice To Have
BENEFITS:
Convenient work tools
Latest Mac workplaces + additional hardware to make you more effective at work
Google Chat, Gmail, Google Drive, Confluence, Jira, GitLab
Professional growth
Free trainings and participation in specialized conferences
Rich knowledge exchange within the company
More perks
Health insurance (Medical, dental and optical)- Employee and dependants
Flexible hours: organize your day according to your needs and sprint & teamwork demands
No dress code
Comfortable and new office environment
The duties of this position may change from time to time so the individual and organization can achieve their results. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. Xsolla KL Sdn Bhd takes your privacy very seriously, and will not sell or externally distribute any data received during the hiring process. Pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”), Xsolla KL Sdn Bhd is mindful and committed to the protection of your personal information and your privacy. Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacy to careers@xsolla.com.
For more vacancies: https://xsolla.com/careers
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