Backend Engineer

Backend Engineer (PHP/Golang) – Xsolla Join to apply for the Backend Engineer (PHP/Golang) role at Xsolla . 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. 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 this position, 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 responsibilities involving accessing confidential company data, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and handling sensitive financial information or managing budgets/accessing funds. Benefits We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team. Our comprehensive Benefits Program includes 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision plans, unlimited Flexible Time Off, and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. We invest in professional development through training and educational opportunities to ensure team members thrive personally and professionally. By submitting the following job application form, you consent to Xsolla processing your data for career‑related inquiries and potential employment opportunities. We process your data in accordance with the Xsolla Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacy to . We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr