Xsolla

Developer relations director in gaming

In short

This is a senior leadership role at Xsolla overseeing Developer Relations for a region, managing developer evangelists and driving major integration cases with the game developer community. The company operates in the gaming/payments industry and the role requires 5+ years in Developer Relations, Developer Advocacy, or Technical Evangelism with 2+ years leading teams. It demands strong technical background in game development, fluency in Russian and English, and ability to travel across the CIS region for events.

Описание
The Developer Experience Director is 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.
Задачи
•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.
Требования
•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.
•Fluent in both Russian and English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
•Ability to travel for partner visits, conferences, and training events - primarily across the CIS region.
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