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Game Tech Lead (UE5 / Multiplayer Systems)

Xsolla
Remote Full Time Negotiable 1 day ago

About the Job

ABOUT YOU
We are looking for an experienced Game Tech Lead to drive the engineering direction of a next-generation immersive multiplayer platform built with Unreal Engine 5.This is a senior leadership role focused on gameplay systems, multiplayer architecture, scalability, and technical performance. You will work closely with cross-functional creative and technical teams to deliver high-quality interactive experiences across large-scale virtual environments.The role combines hands-on engineering, technical strategy, and team leadership in a fast-moving product environment.
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.
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Experience with cloud-streamed or online interactive experiences


Familiarity with persistent online worlds or immersive virtual platforms


Experience scaling multiplayer environments and live systems


Background in technical prototyping or platform-level systems

Key Responsibilities

Lead the technical implementation of gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5


Architect and maintain multiplayer systems, networking, and server-side gameplay infrastructure


Drive engineering best practices, code quality, and long-term technical scalability


Optimize runtime performance across gameplay and multiplayer systems


Collaborate with technical art and creative teams on integrated production workflows


Support cloud-delivered interactive experiences and scalable online environments


Mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership across the project


Work closely with production and stakeholders to align technical execution with project goals

Required Skills & Abilities

Strong expertise in Unreal Engine 5


Advanced knowledge of C++ and Blueprints


Proven experience building and shipping multiplayer gameplay systems


Deep understanding of networking, dedicated servers, and online infrastructure


Experience with gameplay architecture and performance optimization


Experience integrating game clients with backend platform services (identity, inventory, commerce, matchmaking, social, or similar)


Strong technical leadership and mentoring experience


Ability to work across engineering, art, and production disciplines


Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

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