Tech Lead - Frontend Platform Team

About the role

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. 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. 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 Tech Lead - Frontend Platform Team, 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 careers@xsolla.com.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software development experience with strong expertise in modern frontend engineering at scale. At least 3 years in a similar tech lead role.
• Deep hands-on knowledge of React including component architecture, SSR patterns, RSC, and complex UI data flows.
• Proficiency with Node.js and MongoDB for server-side functionality.
• Strong understanding of modern styling systems and theming approaches (vanilla-extract, styled-components, design tokens).
• Solid TypeScript practices, including strict typing, shared contracts, and schema validation (Zod or equivalent).
• Experience with Module Federation
• Good understanding of bundling and compilation, experience with webpack/rollup/vite/esbuild.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Vitest/Jest) and end-to-end testing (Playwright/Cypress).
• Good understanding of backend integration patterns (REST, GraphQL, RPC-style APIs).
• Experience with CI/CD workflows (GitLab CI or similar), private registries, and secure artifact handling.
• Proven ability to lead engineers, own architectural decisions, and manage delivery for complex platform projects.

Additional Information

ABOUT YOU We are looking for a Tech Lead for the Frontend Platform Team provides technical leadership for Xsolla's core platform responsible for powering all user-facing experiences. This role combines deep engineering expertise with people leadership, guiding a team of approximately eight developers. The Tech Lead shapes the platform's architecture, improves developer workflows, and ensures high-quality, scalable solutions that support storefronts, widgets, and other monetization-focused experiences used across the Xsolla ecosystem. This position requires strong frontend and platform-level experience, the ability to lead complex technical initiatives, and the capability to support predictable, reliable delivery.

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