[Remote] Principal Engineer – Identity Management (IAM & Golang Backend) at Xsolla

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Gaming, Payment ProcessingIndustries

Requirements

10+ years in backend or systems engineering, including 5+ years designing and implementing IAM or authentication services
Expert-level skills in Golang, with experience building and scaling distributed, event-driven microservices
Proven track record with identity federation, token management, and access control systems
In-depth understanding of authentication and authorization standards (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, JWT, SCIM)
Solid grasp of security principles, encryption, key management, and secrets management systems (e.g., HashiCorp Vault, AWS KMS)
Experience building high-availability systems in Kubernetes-based environments using AWS, GCP, or Azure
Strong architectural vision with the ability to influence cross-team design and technology direction
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across distributed teams

Responsibilities

Architect and lead the design of Xsolla’s next-generation identity platform, supporting authentication, authorization, single sign-on (SSO), and account federation across internal and external services
Develop high-performance Golang microservices that manage user identity, access tokens, and permission enforcement at global scale
Collaborate closely with security, DevOps, and platform engineering teams to embed Zero Trust principles and standardize access governance across services
Integrate modern IAM standards and protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, SCIM) to enhance developer experience and partner integrations
Mentor and coach engineering teams on secure service design, identity best practices, and cross-service communication patterns
Partner with product teams to ensure that identity-related features — such as player login, entitlement management, and account linking — are scalable, compliant, and user-friendly
Define and enforce API and data security standards, supporting compliance initiatives such as GDPR, SOC 2, and ISO 27001
Evaluate and integrate third-party IAM frameworks or open-source solutions (e.g., Keycloak, Auth0, ForgeRock) as part of Xsolla’s hybrid identity strategy

Skills

Golang

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Authentication

Authorization

Single Sign-On (SSO)

OAuth2

OIDC

SAML

SCIM

Microservices

Zero Trust

Security

API Integration

Xsolla

Integrated payment solutions for video games

About Xsolla

Xsolla provides integrated payment solutions and tools specifically designed for video game publishers and developers. Their services include payment processing, fraud detection, and gamified experiences, which help clients monetize their games and engage players effectively. Xsolla operates in over 200 countries, supports more than 130 currencies, and offers services in over 20 languages, making it accessible to a wide range of clients from indie developers to large publishers. Unlike many competitors, Xsolla focuses exclusively on the video game industry, allowing them to tailor their offerings to meet the unique needs of game developers. The company's goal is to enhance the gaming experience for players while providing developers with the tools they need to succeed.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

$73MTotal Funding

DEBT_PPCompany Stage

Fintech, Entertainment, GamingIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Web3 expansion with Xsolla ZK may face regulatory challenges in strict regions.

MENA market entry with iBLOXX could encounter geopolitical and market barriers.

Technical integration of 'Pay with Points' may struggle with user adoption issues.

Differentiation

Xsolla offers a comprehensive suite of tools for game monetization and distribution.

The company supports over 130 currencies and 20 languages, enhancing global reach.

Xsolla's partnerships with major gaming entities like Valve and Ubisoft boost credibility.

Upsides

Xsolla's launch of Xsolla ZK taps into the growing Web3 gaming market.

The Mastercard partnership introduces innovative payment solutions like 'Pay with Points'.

Collaboration with iBLOXX expands Xsolla's presence in the MENA gaming ecosystem.

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