Tech Lead - Metasites

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.

We are looking for a Tech Lead who is innovative, detail-oriented, and a strong leader to join our Metasites Team. The best candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and exceptionally dynamic setting and is excited to lead the Metabrowser engineering team, driving the development of immersive and cutting-edge metasites.

Strong technical expertise in ReactJS, Unreal Engine, Centrifugo, and WebGL is essential, along with experience in leading technical teams and delivering visually stunning, interactive web experiences. The ability to navigate complex projects, adapt to evolving technologies, and mentor a high-performing team will be key to your success in this role.

If you’re passionate about merging creativity and technology to craft innovative web-based experiences and love exploring the intersection of gaming, art, and interactive design, we would love to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. First 3 months: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current Metabrowser architecture, identifying performance and scalability improvements, and delivering a strategic development plan.
2. First year: Lead the successful development and deployment of advanced Metasite features that improve interactivity, rendering efficiency, and user engagement by at least 30%.
3. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the engineering team, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of features and updates.
4. Collaborate closely with the creative, product, and design teams to align technical solutions with the artistic and functional goals of Metasites.
5. Implement advanced rendering techniques using WebGL and Unreal Engine to create immersive web experiences.
6. Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline the development process and improve deployment reliability.
7. Mentor team members, foster innovation, and build a culture of excellence within the Metasites engineering team.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
2. Proven experience in leading technical teams, especially in web development or gaming environments.
3. Strong expertise in ReactJS and WebGL for building highly interactive web interfaces.
4. Proficiency in Unreal Engine for integrating 3D assets and rendering technologies into web platforms.
5. Experience with Centrifugo or similar technologies for real-time communications.
6. Knowledge of modern CI/CD practices and deployment pipelines.
7. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

GOOD TO HAVE

1. Familiarity with 3D modeling tools and asset pipelines.
2. Knowledge of emerging Web3 technologies and decentralized web concepts.
3. Experience in SEO and performance optimization for high-traffic web platforms.
4. Previous experience in gaming, interactive media, or a related creative industry.

Don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when they don’t meet every requirement. At Xsolla, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, so if you think you could be amazing in this role, even without all the listed qualifications, please apply! You may be exactly who we didn’t even know we need.

Latest Mac workplaces + additional hardware to make you more effective at work

Google Chat, Gmail, Google Drive, Confluence, Jira, GitLab

Free trainings and participation in specialized conferences

Rich knowledge exchange within the company

Health insurance (Medical, dental and optical)- Employee and dependants

Flexible hours: organize your day according to your needs and sprint & teamwork demands

No dress code

Comfortable and new office environment

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time so the individual and organization can achieve their results. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.