Lead Software Engineer (Mobile Native)
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 are a senior mobile engineer with 6+ years of experience building native iOS and Android apps using Swift, Kotlin, and/or React Native, with a proven track record of shipping commercial products end-to-end. You will lead by example, setting engineering standards, mentoring developers, and driving architecture decisions while staying close to the code. You thrive in cross-functional, globally distributed teams and know how to translate business goals into solid technical direction. Familiarity with gaming ecosystems or virtual currency platforms is a bonus, what's essential is your ability to own delivery and elevate the team around you.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in mobile development with a strong focus on iOS and Android platforms
- Proven track record of delivering commercial mobile applications from concept to launch
- Experience leading and mentoring development teams
- Proficiency in mobile development frameworks and programming languages (Swift, Kotlin, Go, React Native)
- Strong understanding of mobile architecture platforms
- Experience with third-party integrations and APIs
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a results-driven approach
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Familiarity with gaming ecosystems and virtual currency platforms is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead the mobile development, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support
- Define and implement best practices for mobile development processes, code review, and test strategies and CI/CD process standards
- Drive scalable and maintainable application architecture from scratch
- Collaborate with product and design teams to define technical solutions that meet business goals
- Ensure seamless integration of mini-apps and virtual currency systems with the Xsolla App ecosystem
- Work closely with global cross-functional teams, including developers, QA engineers, and project managers
- Partner with stakeholders to align technical strategies with business objectives
- Facilitate effective communication across globally distributed teams
- Oversee the entire development lifecycle, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality applications
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- PTO
- Personalized career roadmap
- Professional development through training and educational opportunities