VP of Infrastructure and Cloud Operations

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Operations • $200,000 PA - $300,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Xsolla is seeking a visionary Vice President of Infrastructure and Cloud Operations to lead the strategic evolution and operational excellence of their global infrastructure. This role involves managing, optimizing, and delivering both private and public cloud environments, ensuring resiliency, scalability, availability, and security across platforms. Responsibilities include defining and executing the vision for infrastructure, building high-performing teams, overseeing global operations, managing hybrid and multi-cloud environments, developing automation strategies using AI/ML, leading initiatives in observability and security, ensuring infrastructure security and compliance, partnering with stakeholders, leading vendor relationships, managing the infrastructure budget, and advising the CTO.
Must have:
  • 10+ years leading infrastructure and operations across cloud platforms.
  • Leadership experience in DevOps, SRE, Networking, and Database Management.
  • Experience reporting directly to a CTO or CIO.
  • Deep technical expertise in infrastructure architecture and automation.
  • Strong background in AI-powered automation.
  • Experience scaling platforms to meet business demands.
  • Experience working with global teams across cultures.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills.
  • Experience with observability tools like Datadog, Prometheus, or similar.
  • Understanding of secure software development and compliance standards.
Good to have:
  • Experience in the gaming or SaaS industry.
  • Experience driving digital transformation and infrastructure modernization.
  • Exposure to regulatory environments (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR).
Perks:
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Unlimited Flexible Time Off.
  • Personalized career roadmap.
  • Professional development through training and educational opportunities.

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

Xsolla is seeking an experienced and visionary Vice President of Infrastructure and Cloud Operations to lead the strategic evolution and operational excellence of our global infrastructure. This role is responsible for managing, optimizing, and delivering both private and public cloud environments that power all of Xsolla’s SaaS services—ensuring resiliency, scalability, availability, and security across our platforms.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge, a strong track record of leadership in SRE, DevOps, networking, and database management, and a passion for operational excellence. This leader must have experience leveraging AI/ML-driven solutions to automate infrastructure operations (e.g., monitoring, alerting, reporting, incident resolution) and a proven ability to scale platforms and teams in a global, cross-cultural environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Define and execute the vision, mission, and strategic roadmap for global infrastructure and operations, aligned with business priorities and technology goals.
    • Build and scale high-performing teams across DevOps, SRE, Networking, and Database disciplines.
    • Oversee global infrastructure operations across multiple time zones and cultural environments.
    • Manage hybrid and multi-cloud environments, including compute, storage, network, and security.
    • Develop and implement robust automation strategies using AI/ML to reduce toil, accelerate issue resolution, and improve system reliability.
    • Lead initiatives in observability, CI/CD security, and proactive incident prevention.
    • Ensure the infrastructure is secure, compliant, and resilient, with robust business continuity and disaster recovery practices.
    • Partner with internal stakeholders (Product, Engineering, Security) to ensure infrastructure is enabling product velocity and stability.
    • Lead vendor and service provider relationships, including SLA enforcement, performance reviews, and contract alignment.
    • Own the hiring, mentoring, and development of global infrastructure teams, with a focus on continuous improvement and leadership growth.
    • Develop and manage the infrastructure budget, focusing on cost optimization and resource forecasting.
    • Serve as a key advisor to the CTO, contributing to broader technology strategy and executive-level planning.

REQUIREMENTS

    • Minimum 10 years of experience leading infrastructure and operations across both private and public cloud platforms.
    • Proven leadership of DevOps, SRE, Networking, and Database Management functions, with direct responsibility for cross-disciplinary teams.
    • Demonstrated experience reporting directly to a CTO or CIO.
    • Deep technical expertise in infrastructure architecture, automation, performance engineering, and systems design.
    • Strong background in AI-powered automation, with hands-on experience implementing intelligent systems for monitoring, alerting, resolution, and performance optimization.
    • Experience scaling platforms to meet growing business demands, including establishing cloud governance and lifecycle management.
    • History of working with global teams across different cultures and time zones, with excellent collaboration and communication.
    • Strategic thinker with a strong vision for modern infrastructure and platform engineering.
    • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
    • High emotional intelligence and proven ability to influence without authority.
    • Experience in deploying and managing observability tools like Datadog, Prometheus, or similar platforms.
    • Strong understanding of secure software development, compliance standards, and risk mitigation strategies.
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience in the gaming or SaaS industry
    • Experience driving digital transformation and infrastructure modernization initiatives
    • Exposure to regulatory environments (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR)
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 VP of Infrastructure and Cloud Operations, 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:
Accessing confidential company data
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Handling sensitive financial information/managing budgets/accessing funds

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 careers@xsolla.com.

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 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, 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.

By submitting the following job application form, you consent to Xsolla processing your data for career-related inquiries and potential employment opportunities. We process your data in accordance with this Xsolla Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacy to careers@xsolla.com.

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