Developer Experience Director
Xsolla is a video game commerce company that provides a suite of tools and services—including merchant of record payment processing, tax management, fraud prevention, compliance, refunds, dispute management, and end-user support—to help game developers and publishers launch, grow, and monetize their games globally. It serves video game developers, publishers, and studios of all sizes across global and regional markets.
About Xsolla
Xsolla connects the tools, systems, payments, and web shops used by the video games industry, positioning itself as a global merchant of record supporting over 1,000 payment methods and a cumulative audience of 50 million, with transaction fees around 5%. Its services include tax management, fraud monitoring and prevention, global and regional regulatory compliance, refund and dispute management, and end-user payment support. Xsolla's product lineup includes the Xsolla SDK for native in-app payments on side-loaded apps and alternative app stores, a Buy Button enabling link-out purchases from iOS mobile games in the U.S., and Web Shop for building customized, direct-to-consumer game storefronts. The company works with major gaming industry partners and clients such as Mytona, Ubisoft, MARVEL SNAP, and others, and highlights partner success stories, industry events, and its own culture and hiring initiatives on its site.
Skills
About the Role
You will lead Xsolla's developer relations efforts across your region, managing and mentoring Developer Evangelists while driving high-impact lighthouse integration cases that set the benchmark for partners and internal teams alike. You will engage directly with developers at conferences, meetups, and online communities, representing Xsolla with high-impact presentations and workshops. You will partner with Product Management to capture developer feedback and remove adoption barriers, guide the creation of best-in-class developer documentation and content, and collaborate with Developer Marketing to promote materials and track their impact. You will regularly review performance with the VP of Developer Relations to make data-driven adjustments to your strategy.
Requirements
- 5+ years in Developer Relations, Developer Advocacy, or Technical Evangelism, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Strong technical background in game development (mobile, PC, or web), including hands-on experience with integrations and APIs
- Proven ability to lead distributed teams and deliver measurable engagement outcomes
- Established presence in regional and global game developer communities
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, comfortable speaking to both technical and business audiences
- Experience producing high-quality technical content in multiple formats
Responsibilities
- Oversee all developer relations activities in your assigned region, ensuring alignment with global strategy and local market needs
- Manage and mentor Developer Evangelists (Community & Integrations), fostering a culture of technical excellence and developer empathy
- Lead the delivery of lighthouse integration cases—high-quality, benchmark implementations that inspire partners and internal teams
- Partner closely with Product Management to capture and act on developer feedback, removing adoption barriers and improving satisfaction
- Act as a senior advocate for game developers in your region, building trust and maintaining a visible presence in online and offline communities
- Represent Xsolla at major regional and global industry events, delivering high-impact presentations and workshops
- Organize and support developer meetups, hackathons, and targeted events around major platform launches (Apple WWDC, Google I/O)
- Guide the creation of best-in-class developer documentation, tutorials, demos, videos, and other educational materials tailored to your region's market
- Ensure content addresses both custom integration scenarios and self-service use cases to maximize reach and adoption
- Collaborate with Developer Marketing to promote materials and track impact across all channels
- Regularly review performance with the VP of Developer Relations, making data-driven adjustments to tactics and priorities
Benefits
- Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- Personalized career roadmap
- Professional development through training and educational opportunities