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# Developer Relations Director (CIS) at Xsolla

- **Company:** Xsolla
- **Location:** Perm, Russia
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-08-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/xsolla/0d1d8efb-8984-4173-8c50-07936105ae9b

## Job description

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

## About Xsolla

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Xsolla is a global commerce and financial technology company that provides a comprehensive suite of tools and services for video game developers and publishers, including payments, distribution, marketing, and monetization solutions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles), California, United States
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Aleksandr Agapitov (Founder & CEO)

## Core Business
- **Industries**: Video game commerce, financial technology, payment processing, distribution, and capital markets for interactive entertainment.
- **Target Customers**: B2B – game developers and publishers of all sizes, from indie studios to AAA enterprises.
- **Mission**: "We bring opportunities together for the video game industry" – helping creators fund, launch, distribute, and monetize games globally.

## Products & Services
- **Xsolla Payment Solutions**: Global payment orchestration supporting 1000+ payment methods, 130+ currencies, and 200+ geographies. Operates as the merchant of record.
- **Xsolla Web Shop**: White-label direct-to-consumer storefronts that allow developers to sell games and in-game items with higher margins.
- **Xsolla Launcher & Distribution**: Cross-platform game distribution tools and launcher solutions for PC and mobile.
- **Xsolla Partnership Network**: Marketing and audience acquisition services.
- **Xsolla Capital Markets Group (CMG)**: Institutional capital platform providing debt, credit, and special situations financing for game studios, supported by proprietary market intelligence and an LP/investor network.
- **Xsolla Storefront** (in development): White-label Android game store designed for large-file distribution, download management, and multi-tenant theming.
- **Xsolla Anti-Fraud & Compliance**: Risk management and compliance tools tailored to digital gaming transactions.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly available.
- **Annual Revenue**: ~$100 million (source: LinkedIn data).
- **Total Funding**: Not disclosed (private, bootstrapped/growth equity?).
- **Notable Partners & Clients**: Valve, Twitch, Epic Games, PUBG Corporation, and thousands of other game developers (1,500+ mentioned on careers page).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 1,079 full-time employees (as of 2025; up ~22% YoY based on earlier LinkedIn data).
  - 16 global offices across Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Beijing, and more.
  - 3,000+ direct-to-consumer web shops launched.
  - 258,343,632 Pay Station visits in 2024.
  - 180.5 million average daily developer API calls.
  - 99.98% platform uptime over the past 12 months.
  - Active expansion of Capital Markets Group with hires in New York, Middle East, and Singapore.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Exclusive video game focus** – All products and services are built specifically for the games industry, unlike generic payment processors.
- **Global merchant of record** – Handles tax, compliance, and fraud in 200+ territories, reducing friction for developers.
- **Relationships with major platforms** – Deep integrations with Steam, Twitch, Epic Games Store, etc.
- **Scale and reliability** – Proven ability to handle hundreds of millions of transactions annually with near-perfect uptime.
- **Capital and investment arm** – Unique ability to provide financing to studios, creating stickiness and aligning incentives.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling the **Capital Markets Group** as an independent institutional platform serving the interactive entertainment ecosystem (debt, special situations, principal investments).
- Building a **white-label Android game store** to capture mobile distribution and compete with traditional app stores.
- Deepening **AI integration** across QA, testing, and hiring processes (Director of QA role explicitly mentions AI-assisted testing; AI used in recruitment).
- Expanding presence in high-growth markets: **Japan** (CMO/VP Marketing role), Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: "We build from the inside out" – competitive salary, flexible time off, hybrid/remote options, health insurance, retirement programs, family leave, generous in-office amenities, disability and life insurance.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid and remote available across global offices.
- **Engineering Culture**: High ownership, modern stack (Android/Kotlin, large-file distribution, multi-tenant theming, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure). Engineers work on greenfield projects like the white-label game store.
- **Growth Opportunities**: New hires in the Capital Markets group have "executive sponsorship, meaningful ownership, and the mandate to build a durable franchise." Rapidly scaling company with expanding teams.
- **Global, diverse team**: Employees from 52+ countries; offices in 12 countries.

## Sources
1. [Xsolla Careers](https://xsolla.com/careers)
2. [LinkedIn – Xsolla Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/xsolla)
3. [Xsolla About Us](https://xsolla.com/about-us)
4. [Xsolla Culture & Values](https://xsolla.com/our-culture-and-values)
5. [Xsolla Jobs on Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/xsolla)

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