Developer relations director in gaming

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.

• 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.

• 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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