Metasites Team Lead

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and innovative Technical Lead to join our Metasites team. The ideal candidate will spearhead the development of Xsolla Metasites, a transformative platform designed to revolutionize how games are revealed, monetized, and developed. You will play a key role in creating a YouTube-like game ecosystem that empowers developers to share prototypes, developer diaries, and engage players in unprecedented ways.

The best candidate thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and dynamic environment. You’ll be excited to lead a diverse team of senior engineers, drive projects from concept to completion, and shape the future of game development platforms.

Strong leadership, technical expertise, and communication skills are essential, along with experience in backend development, cloud platforms, and team management. The ability to build scalable, fault-tolerant software and foster a culture of trust, creativity, and mentorship will be key to your success in this role.

If you’re passionate about advancing technology solutions, empowering developers, and building cutting-edge gaming platforms, we would love to hear from you!

ABOUT US
At Xsolla, we believe that great games begin as ideas, driven by the curiosity, dedication, and grit of creators around the world. Our mission is to empower these visionaries by providing the support and resources they need to bring their games to life. We are committed to leveling the playing field, ensuring that every creator has the opportunity to share their passion with the world. 
Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, and beyond, we partner with industry leaders like Valve, Twitch, and Ubisoft to clear the paths for innovation in gaming. Our global reach spans over 200 geographies, offering more than 700 payment methods in 130+ currencies.

Longevity Opportunity Vision Enjoy the game!


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Development Management:
  • Set goals and plan the development process for the team.
  • Estimate implementation timelines for individual tasks.
  • Organize and facilitate team rituals.
  • Create and manage the product QA process.
  • Participate in testing and delivery processes.
  • Team Management:
  • Lead a diverse team of senior engineers.
  • Support employees’ professional growth through knowledge sharing and mentorship.
  • Leverage team members’ strengths while addressing weaknesses.
  • Build a culture of collective responsibility and commitment.
  • Foster trust, creativity, and mentorship within the team.
  • Define future technologies and development architecture in collaboration with the team.
  • Participate in architectural discussions across the department.

  • REQUIREMENTS
  • 5+ years of work experience 
  • Experience in Kanban methodology 
  • Working knowledge of Go, PHP, or C++ programming language
  • Professional knowledge of SQL and MySQL/PostgreSQL database
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform technologies (Kubernetes Engine, CloudSQL, PubSub, and Cloud Run) or with any other cloud provider 
  • Decent understanding of backend components, such as caches, networks, load balancers, CDNs, etc
  • Ability to build reliable, scalable, and fault-tolerant software
  • Ability to work and be flexible in a fast-paced environment 

  • PREFERRED
  • Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular or Vue
  • Experience in developing CI/CD pipelines
  • Automation test development with Playwright or Cypress
  • Working experience with key-value and document databases
  • Team management experience 
  • Experience with C++ (or Unreal Engine)
  • Experience with Game Development
  • Experience with Pixel-Streaming
  • Experience with 3D Web (Three.js, GSAP, Babylon.js, WebGL)