ABOUT YOU The Xsolla School Program Director is responsible for designing, scaling, and operating Xsolla’s internal school and early-career talent programs across multiple global sites. This role owns the end-to-end strategy and execution of the Xsolla School — from curriculum design and instructor management to student outcomes and hiring readiness.   You will work closely with Engineering Leadership, HR, and Product teams to ensure the program produces high-quality, job-ready engineers aligned with Xsolla’s technical standards and business needs.   This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational discipline, technical fluency, and experience running complex, multi-location education or talent programs.   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 The Xsolla School Program Director is responsible for designing, scaling, and operating Xsolla’s internal school and early-career talent programs across multiple global sites. This role owns the end-to-end strategy and execution of the Xsolla School — from curriculum design and instructor management to student outcomes and hiring readiness.   You will work closely with Engineering Leadership, HR, and Product teams to ensure the program produces high-quality, job-ready engineers aligned with Xsolla’s technical standards and business needs.   This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational discipline, technical fluency, and experience running complex, multi-location education or talent programs.   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. 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. Xsolla takes your privacy seriously and will not sell or externally distribute any personal data received during the hiring process. In accordance with applicable data protection laws, Xsolla is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.
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Key Responsibilities

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    • Program Strategy & Ownership
  • Define and own the global strategy for Xsolla School programs across multiple locations.
  • Ensure consistency in quality, outcomes, and standards while allowing for local adaptation.
  • Build a scalable operating model that supports future expansion to new regions.
    •   Curriculum & Learning Design
  • Oversee the design and continuous improvement of technical curricula (software engineering, QA, DevOps, data, etc.).
  • Ensure programs reflect real Xsolla production systems, tooling, coding standards, and workflows.
  • Partner with Engineering leaders to align curriculum with current and future technology stacks.
    •   Multi-Site Operations
  • Run day-to-day operations of the school programs in Kuala Lumpur and Perm, including schedules, cohorts, and resources.
  • Establish clear governance, reporting, and performance metrics across sites.
  • Travel periodically between sites to ensure alignment, quality, and team engagement.
  • Liaise and work with local Universities
    •   Instructor & Mentor Management
  • Onboard, and manage instructors, mentors, and teaching assistants.
  • Create enablement frameworks for instructors coming from engineering backgrounds.
  • Ensure teaching quality through reviews, feedback loops, and continuous coaching.
    •   Talent Pipeline & Outcomes
  • Own measurable outcomes such as:
  • Graduation rates
  • Job-readiness benchmarks
  • Conversion to full-time Xsolla roles
  • Partner with HR and Engineering to integrate graduates into teams smoothly.
  • Continuously improve hiring success and retention of program graduates.
    •   Stakeholder Management
  • Act as the primary point of contact for Engineering Directors, HR, and site leadership.
  • Communicate program progress, risks, and results to executive stakeholders.
  • Represent Xsolla School internally and externally when required (universities, partners, events).
    •   Budget & Resource Management
  • Own program budgets, headcount planning, and vendor relationships.
  • Ensure cost-efficiency while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
  • Evaluate tools, platforms, and learning technologies.

    • Required Qualifications

  •  8+ years experience in one or more of the following:
  • Engineering education / bootcamps
  • Technical training programs
  • Early-career or graduate engineering programs
  • Engineering leadership with strong talent development ownership
  • Proven experience running multi-site or distributed programs.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering practices and modern development workflows.
  • Experience working closely with senior engineering leaders.
  • Excellent operational, organizational, and execution skills.
  • Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken).

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a product-based or platform company.
  • Background as a software engineer or engineering manager.
  • Experience scaling programs internationally.
  • Familiarity with mentoring junior engineers into production teams.
  • Experience working across Asia and Eastern Europe time zones.