Tech Lead — LiveOps Team

About You

We are looking for a Tech Lead to own the technical direction of the LiveOps Monetization platform. You will guide engineers across backend and frontend stacks, make architectural decisions, and ensure our systems scale to the demands of real-time operations.

This role is hands‑on with a strong emphasis on leadership, mentoring, and roadmap execution.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable LiveOps services and dashboards.
• Provide technical leadership across backend (PHP, Go) and frontend (React/ NextJS).
• Architect solutions for high‑availability, real‑time operational tools.
• Mentor engineers, lead code reviews, and drive engineering best practices.
• Work closely with Product and Design to deliver complex LiveOps workflows.
• Oversee performance, observability, and reliability improvements.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years experience in software engineering, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong backend experience and solid understanding of frontend architecture.
• Proven experience designing scalable microservices and APIs.
• Strong database knowledge (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Experience with distributed systems, performance tuning, and monitoring.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder alignment, and decision‑making skills.

Nice to Have

• NodeJS experience (highly desirable for internal service integrations).
• Background in gaming, fintech, or high‑load platforms.
• Experience with real‑time or data‑heavy dashboards.

The listed range is specific to Montreal, Canada and varies based on factors such as location and experience.

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 medical, dental, and vision, PTO, and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. Through professional development, training, and educational opportunities 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 Tech Lead – LiveOps Team, we will conduct a background check that may include the following: criminal history check, employment verification, education verification. 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, and accessing funds.

Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.