Xsolla

(Senior)Backend Engineer (Golang)

Shanghai Full-time Remote
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Job Description

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. 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.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who is systems-minded, detail-oriented, and passionate about building scalable infrastructure to join our Platform Engineering team. The best candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and exceptionally dynamic setting and is excited to design and own the server-side architecture of a white-label game distribution platform, tackling challenges in multi-tenancy, large-file delivery, and high-concurrency systems. Strong command of GoLang and solid experience in microservices and distributed systems are essential, along with experience in building backend services for content distribution, app stores, or gaming platforms. The ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive technical decisions on performance, security, and observability will be key to your success in this role.

If you’re passionate about building robust, high-performance backend systems that power game distribution at scale and love solving complex infrastructure problems in the gaming ecosystem, we would love to hear from you!

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the (Senior)Backend Engineer (Golang) role at Xsolla involve?

The (Senior)Backend Engineer (Golang) position at Xsolla in Shanghai is a full-time role. 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. 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.

What skills are required for (Senior)Backend Engineer (Golang) at Xsolla?

Key skills for this role include: Golang, Scala, Microservices.

What is the salary for (Senior)Backend Engineer (Golang) at Xsolla?

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Is the (Senior)Backend Engineer (Golang) position at Xsolla remote or on-site?

This position is Remote. You can work from anywhere, subject to the employer's remote work policy.

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About This Role

(Senior)Backend Engineer (Golang) at Xsolla is a full-time backend position in Shanghai. Key skills include Golang, Scala, Microservices. Education: Master's Degree preferred. Experience: 5+ years.

This role is classified as remote and is suitable for senior-level professionals. Ghost Score 20/100 (Probably Active) indicates this listing is probably active with recent employer engagement.

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