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Director of Engineering, Data

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still open verified 4h ago posted 441d ago checked 1h ago

Posted 441 days ago, which is unusual. The employer's own board was still carrying it when we last read it, 1 hour ago.

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How old is it?

Posted 441d ago

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Is it remote?

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Who may apply?

Canada

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Pay not stated

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The listing

ABOUT YOU 

You are a strategic and tactical Director of Engineering, Data, with deep expertise in data platforms and machine learning systems. You will lead a distributed team of data engineers, ML engineers, and data scientists delivering the recommendation engines, personalization systems, and data infrastructure that power products used by millions of players worldwide.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong technical foundations and a proven track record of shipping end-to-end ML systems into production. You hold the bar high for what gets shipped: reliable pipelines, reproducible models, thoughtful feature engineering, and observability built in from the start. You know how to connect model performance to real business outcomes, and you bring a low-ego, people-first approach to cross-functional work.

If you're passionate about building the data and ML foundation that drives a growing global gaming platform, and want to shape how millions of players discover and engage with games, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and grow a high-performing, distributed team of data scientists, ML engineers, and data platform engineers.
  • Define and execute the data science and ad tech roadmap, advancing initiatives in user modeling, campaign optimization, targeting, and personalization.
  • Architect and manage ML pipelines and experimentation frameworks, including feature engineering, training pipelines, model serving, A/B testing, and causal inference systems.
  • Oversee real-time pipelines for ad events (e.g., impressions, clicks, conversions), enabling responsive attribution and performance optimization.
  • Collaborate with Product, Growth, and Marketing to develop audience scoring, LTV/churn models, and incrementality testing for media measurement and bidding efficiency.
  • Ensure scalable, privacy-compliant data infrastructure aligned with GDPR, CCPA, and ATT, including support for SKAdNetwork, CMPs, and identity frameworks.
  • Foster engineering excellence with a focus on reproducibility, model evaluation, observability, and model lifecycle management.
  • Drive a strong feedback loop between experimentation and business outcomes, translating data science insights into product and go-to-market wins.
  • Mentor engineers and scientists on career development, technical depth, and cross-functional leadership.

    • Qualifications & Skills:

  • 5+ years of experience in software/data engineering or applied data science, with 3+ years managing technical teams in ML, analytics, or ad tech domains.
  • Deep understanding of machine learning and statistical modeling, including regression, classification, causal inference, uplift modeling, and forecasting.
  • Hands-on experience with ML/data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, Spark, Airflow, dbt, MLFlow, and feature stores.
  • Proven experience in architecting and deploying end-to-end ML systems into production (batch and real-time).
  • Knowledge of ad tech ecosystems, including campaign hierarchies, attribution models (multi-touch, view-through), and creative performance tracking.
  • Familiarity with audience management, segmentation, and personalization frameworks in programmatic or CRM marketing.
  • Experience with privacy-preserving measurement, including support for SKAdNetwork, GAID/IDFA deprecation, and consent systems.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field. PhD is a plus.

    • Benefits:

    We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team, so we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes medical, dental, and vision, PTO, and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities, we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together, we’re not just building a business; we’re cultivating a community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play.

    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 the Engineering Manager, Data, 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 following role responsibilities:

    • Working with vulnerable populations

    • Accessing confidential company data

    • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

    Rights Under the Fair Chance Act:

    Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact careers@xsolla.com.

    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 this Xsolla Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacy to careers@xsolla.com.

     
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