Developer Experience Director - APAC
Xsolla
Australia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore +2 moreremotePosted 24 days ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- 5+ years in Developer Relations required
- At least 2 years in a leadership role required
- Direct background check consent required after final interview
- Global commerce company with 1,500+ developer partners
- Senior leadership role within Developer Relations team
- Location: Los Angeles, California
Role overview
The Developer Relations 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. Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry, helping over 1,500+ game developers reach more players and grow their businesses around the world.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Lead by example, engaging directly with developers at conferences, meetups, and online communities, while mentoring your team to create exceptional developer content, integrations, and advocacy initiatives.
Requirements
- 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.
Additional details
- Xsolla is headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California.
- Xsolla operates as the merchant of record.
- Xsolla helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world.
- The duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to support the organization's goals and individual growth.
- This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.
- By submitting your application, you consent to Xsolla conducting background checks, where permitted by law, after the final interview stage.
- All checks will comply with local regulations, and your information will be handled confidentially.
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