The Role
The Developer Experience Director leads developer relations, manages evangelists, drives integrations, mentors teams, and engages with developers to enhance experiences.
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ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a Developer Relations Director to be 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.
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 and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.
Criminal History Consideration:
For the Developer Experience Director, we will conduct a background check that may include the following:
Criminal history check
Employment verification
Education verification
Relevance to Job Responsibilities:
The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities:
Accessing confidential company data
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Handling sensitive financial information/managing budgets/accessing funds
Rights Under the Fair Chance Act:
Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact [email protected].
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The Company
What We Do
Xsolla's video game business engine helps game developers and publishers operate more efficiently and sell more games. Serving only the video game industry, Xsolla caters to businesses from indie to enterprise, with solutions that solve the complexities of distribution, marketing, and monetization so developers, publishers, and platform partners. Our goal is to increase your audience, sales and revenue.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices worldwide, Xsolla operates as a merchant and seller of record for major gaming entities like Valve, Twitch, Ubisoft, Epic Games, and PUBG Corporation.
