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Principal Engineer – Systems Architecture & Scalability

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About Xsolla

AtXsolla, we build the backbone of global video game commerce — powering payments, publishing, player identity, and distribution for thousands of game developers worldwide. With millions of daily transactions, petabytes of data, and dozens of interconnected systems, we are continuously evolving our architecture to befaster, more modular, and globally scalable.

We’re seeking aPrincipal Engineerwho thrives onuntangling complexity— someone who can transform tightly coupled legacy systems intowell-structured, service-oriented architectures, and guide engineering teams toward scalable, maintainable solutions that empower distributed development across the globe.

What you'll Do

  • Lead large-scale architectural refactoringinitiatives — breaking down complex monoliths intomodular, decoupled serviceswith clear ownership boundaries and well-defined APIs.
  • Define and evolvesystem architecture principlesthat support scalability, high availability, and ease of deployment acrossmulti-region environments.
  • Design strategies formulti-tenancy,data isolation, andschema evolutionto support Xsolla’s growing portfolio of products and clients.
  • Providetechnical leadershipacross multiple teams — advising on system decomposition, domain-driven design, and dependency management.
  • Establish and guidedatabase architecture strategy, including data partitioning, replication, caching, and observability practices for large-scale distributed systems.
  • Collaborate with platform, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to ensure systems arecloud-native, fault-tolerant, and horizontally scalable.
  • Act as atrusted architectural advisorfor engineering leadership, helping prioritize modernization efforts and technical debt reduction initiatives.
  • Conductarchitecture reviews, ensuring that performance, maintainability, and scalability are baked into every stage of the software lifecycle.
  • Mentor senior engineers and architects, fostering a culture ofdesign excellenceand long-term technical vision.
  • What We’re Looking For

  • Experience transitioningmonolithic enterprise systems to microservices or service mesharchitectures.
  • Familiarity withdomain-driven design (DDD),CQRS, andevent sourcingprinciples.
  • Prior work inmulti-product platformswhere shared infrastructure and modular boundaries are key.
  • Knowledge ofdata federation,API gateway patterns, andglobal scaling strategies.
  • Background intechnical leadership for distributed or hybrid engineering organizations.
  • Why Xsolla

  • Shape thefuture architectureof a global-scale game commerce platform used by millions worldwide.
  • Collaborate with world-class engineers across continents in a culture that valuestechnical mastery and autonomy.
  • Drive modernization initiatives that directly influence thescalability, velocity, and resilienceof Xsolla’s core systems.
  • Enjoy competitive compensation, a global team environment, and opportunities forlong-term technical leadership.
  • Additional Information

    At Xsolla, we are passionate about providing a conducive environment for our team to thrive personally and professionally. Our comprehensive Benefits Program caters to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our full-time employees and their families. This includes 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, disability and life insurance, chiropractic coverage, flexible spending accounts, and a fully vested 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match from the start date.

    Understanding the detrimental effects of burnout, we offer unlimited Flexible Time Off and 14 paid holidays each year. Personal and professional development is a cornerstone of our ethos at Xsolla. Each employee has a personalized career roadmap, developed in partnership with their manager, aligning individual and company goals. We support this growth through in-house training, independent study, conference attendance, and higher education opportunities.

    ABOUT XSOLLA:

    Xsolla is a global leader in video game commerce, established in 2005. Our mission is to simplify the complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization in the gaming industry. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with offices worldwide, we support major gaming titles and partners. Our deep commitment to gaming's blend of technology and artistry drives our continuous innovation and dedication to our partners' success.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    The role involves typical office activities such as sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours. These requirements can be met with or without reasonable accommodations. The responsibilities of this position are dynamic and may evolve to align with the organization's goals and objectives.

    By submitting the following job application form, you consent to Xsolla processing your data for career-related inquiries and potential employment opportunities. We process your data in accordance with this Xsolla Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacy to careers@xsolla.com.

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