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XXsolla
XsollaGaming Technology

Software Development Director

Location

Serbia

Work type

Remote

Employment

Full Time

Experience

10+ years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

month ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Software Development Director to lead our global software engineering function. You will drive the execution of high-impact technical initiatives and oversee multiple development teams delivering scalable, secure, and innovative products that serve millions of users worldwide.

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Software Development Director to lead our global software engineering function. You will drive the execution of high-impact technical initiatives and oversee multiple development teams delivering scalable, secure, and innovative products that serve millions of users worldwide.


The ideal candidate is an inspiring leader with deep technical acumen and a proven track record of managing distributed engineering teams. You understand how to balance speed with quality, coach engineering leaders, and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.


If you’re passionate about driving large-scale software development in a dynamic, product-led environment, and want to shape the future of a growing technology company, we’d love to hear from you.


Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with company objectives. Provide architectural and organizational guidance to ensure long-term scalability and success.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop multiple engineering teams, including team leads and senior developers. Establish clear goals and create growth opportunities across a global, distributed team.

  • Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of product and platform initiatives. Continuously optimize workflows, development methodologies, and technical decision-making.

  • Guide the evolution of system architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. Champion the adoption of modern technologies and development practices.

  • Partner closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and executive stakeholders to align priorities, define technical requirements, and maintain a shared roadmap.

  • Identify and mitigate risks across the development lifecycle. Promote best practices in observability, security, testing, and release management.

  • Foster a high-performance culture grounded in transparency, continuous improvement, and a shared commitment to quality and innovation.


Qualifications & Skills

  • 10+ years of experience in software development, including 5+ years in engineering leadership roles.

  • Proven success leading large-scale, cross-functional engineering teams in complex, high-growth environments.

  • Strong expertise in modern architectures, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and microservices.

  • Deep understanding of Agile development methodologies, CI/CD practices, and engineering metrics.

  • Experience managing distributed teams and scaling organizations across multiple geographies.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of interfacing with technical and non-technical leaders alike.

  • Sharp decision-making and problem-solving ability in high-stakes environments.


Nice to Have

  • Experience in the gaming, fintech, or platform-as-a-service industries.

  • Familiarity with payments infrastructure, user-facing APIs, or developer tools.

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

  • Certifications in cloud technologies, Agile practices, or technical leadership.


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 through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes 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.

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Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Software Development • 1+ yrs
Engineering Leadership • 1+ yrs
Strategic Thinking • 1+ yrs
Technical Acumen • 1+ yrs
Distributed Team Management • 1+ yrs
Quality Management • 1+ yrs
Coaching • 1+ yrs
Accountability • 1+ yrs
Innovation • 1+ yrs
Scalable Product Delivery • 1+ yrs
Engineering Strategy • 1+ yrs
Architectural Guidance • 1+ yrs
Organizational Guidance • 1+ yrs
Mentorship • 1+ yrs
Team Development • 1+ yrs
Workflow Optimization • 1+ yrs
Development Methodologies • 1+ yrs
Technical Decision Making • 1+ yrs
System Architecture • 1+ yrs
Scalability • 1+ yrs
Performance • 1+ yrs
Maintainability • 1+ yrs
Modern Technologies • 1+ yrs
Development Practices • 1+ yrs
Product Partnership • 1+ yrs
QA Partnership • 1+ yrs
DevOps Partnership • 1+ yrs
Stakeholder Management • 1+ yrs
Technical Requirements Definition • 1+ yrs
Roadmap Management • 1+ yrs
Risk Mitigation • 1+ yrs
Observability • 1+ yrs
Security • 1+ yrs
Testing • 1+ yrs
Release Management • 1+ yrs
Transparency • 1+ yrs
Continuous Improvement • 1+ yrs
High-Performance Culture • 1+ yrs
Modern Architectures • 1+ yrs
Cloud Infrastructure • 1+ yrs
AWS • 1+ yrs
GCP • 1+ yrs
Azure • 1+ yrs
Microservices • 1+ yrs
Agile Development • 1+ yrs
CI/CD • 1+ yrs
Engineering Metrics • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Decision Making • 1+ yrs
Problem Solving • 1+ yrs
Gaming Industry Knowledge • 1+ yrs
Fintech Industry Knowledge • 1+ yrs
Platform-as-a-Service • 1+ yrs
Payments Infrastructure • 1+ yrs
User-Facing APIs • 1+ yrs
Developer Tools • 1+ yrs

Experience

10+ years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Product Management
Software Engineering

Industries

Technology & IT

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationSerbia
Work typeRemote
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh9/10
physicalLow1/10
cognitiveHigh9/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium7/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationHigh9/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Xsolla

Team size

Growing team

Location

Serbia

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.

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