Xsolla

Global payment solutions for video games

Developer Relations Director

Developer Relations & AdvocacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in Developer Relations, Developer Advocacy, or Technical Evangelism, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
A strong technical background in game development for mobile, PC, or web, including hands-on experience with integrations and application programming interfaces.
Ability to lead distributed teams and deliver measurable engagement outcomes.
An established presence in regional and global game developer communities.
Ability to communicate and present to technical and business audiences.
Experience producing high-quality technical content in multiple formats.
Fluency in Russian and English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Ability to travel for partner visits, conferences, and training events, primarily across the CIS region.

Responsibilities

Oversee all developer relations activities in the assigned region, aligning them with global strategy and local market needs.
Manage and mentor Developer Evangelists (Community & Integrations), fostering technical excellence and developer empathy.
Lead delivery of lighthouse integration cases: high-quality benchmark implementations for partners and internal teams.
Partner with Product Management to capture and act on developer feedback, remove adoption barriers, and improve satisfaction.
Advocate for game developers in the region, building trust and maintaining a visible presence in online and offline communities.
Represent Xsolla at major regional and global industry events through presentations and workshops.
Organize and support developer meetups, hackathons, and targeted events around major platform launches such as Apple WWDC and Google I/O.
Guide creation of developer documentation, tutorials, demos, videos, and other educational materials tailored to the regional market.
Ensure content addresses custom integration scenarios and self-service use cases to maximize reach and adoption.
Collaborate with Developer Marketing to promote materials and track impact across channels.
Regularly review performance with the VP of Developer Relations and make data-driven adjustments to tactics and priorities.

ABOUT YOU

The Developer Experience Director is a senior leader within Xsolla’s Developer Relations team, responsible for managing regional developer evangelists, driving high-impact lighthouse integration cases, and building deep, lasting engagement with the game developer community. This role blends technical expertise, community presence, and leadership to ensure that Xsolla delivers world-class experiences for developers at every touchpoint.

You will lead by example, engaging directly with developers at conferences, meetups, and online communities, while mentoring your team to create exceptional developer content, integrations, and advocacy initiatives.

ABOUT US

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

For more information, visit xsolla.com.

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 both 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 both 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.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

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.
Fluent in both Russian and English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Ability to travel for partner visits, conferences, and training events - primarily across the CIS region.

Xsolla takes your privacy seriously and will not sell or externally distribute any personal data received during the hiring process. In accordance with applicable data protection laws, Xsolla is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.

For any inquiries related to data privacy, please contact: [email protected]

Explore more opportunities at: https://xsolla.com/careers

About the Company

Xsolla

Global payment solutions for video games

Xsolla provides payment processing, fraud detection, and gamified monetization tools for video game developers and publishers worldwide. It processes games’ payments across many countries, protects against fraud, and offers in-game shops, bundles, and subscriptions through a single integration. Its focus on game-specific monetization, multi-currency and language support, and global reach distinguishes it from generic payment providers. Its goal is to help developers earn revenue, remove barriers to monetization and distribution, and ensure players can access games easily.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: N/A
Total funding: $73M
Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA
Founded: 2005

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