Backend Engineer (Golang/PHP)

About Us

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.

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About You

We are looking for Backend Engineers who are innovative, collaborative, and adaptable to join our engineering team . The best candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and dynamic environment and drive best practices in software development.

Strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and communication abilities are essential, along with experience in software development and design across various technologies and frameworks .

If you’re passionate about advancing technology solutions, designing scalable and maintainable systems , and love partnering with diverse teams to create innovative and impactful solutions , we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Develop new functionality and maintain it

• Create new services for new features
• Offer new ideas for improving the product
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

Have experience in programming and industrial web application backend development in PHP and/or Golang

• Have a good understanding of algorithms and data structures
• Understand decomposition principles, OOP and patterns
• Can write testable code, unit and functional tests
• Have a good command of SQL, database design, OLTP/OLAP approaches
• Participate in team development
  
  

$80,000 - $130,000 a year

The listed range is specific to Canada and varies based on factors such as location and experience.

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 Software Engineer, 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 [email protected] .

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 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, unlimited Flexible Time Off, 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.

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