Staff Software Engineer (Identity & Access Control)

Xsolla

On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward senior Golang engineers comfortable with architecting high-stakes security systems in a global gaming commerce context.

Best fit for

Senior engineers who architect multi-tenant identity solutions at scale.
— “architect, build, and scale the foundational security layer”
Golang experts with hands-on experience in authentication protocols.
— “excels in the Golang ecosystem”
Security-focused builders who design resilient access control models.
— “building a resilient, multi-tenant identity fabric”

Things to consider

Mission-critical systems requiring deep protocol-level security expertise.
— “navigate the nuances of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and beyond”
Global ecosystem serving millions of users demands high availability.
— “ensuring that millions of users can securely interact”

How to stand out

Demonstrate concrete examples of scaling identity systems under load.
— “scale the foundational security layer of our global ecosystem”
Showcase contributions to open-source security frameworks or protocols.
— “deep-seated passion for data privacy”
Highlight experience with gaming or SaaS authentication architectures.
— “supports everything from global gaming integrations to sophisticated SaaS architectures”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

secure infrastructure
high user satisfaction
system stability

Typical background

software engineeringsecurity

Skills & requirements

Required

GoSecurityAuthenticationAuthorizationOauth 2.0OIDC

Preferred

Multi-tenant ArchitectureSaas

Stack & domain

GoOauth 2.0OIDCProblem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationSecuritySoftware Engineering

About the role

Original posting from Xsolla via Lever

ABOUT YOU
We are seeking a visionary Staff Software Engineer – Identity & Access Management to architect, build, and scale the foundational security layer of our global ecosystem. In this role, you will take full ownership of our authentication and authorization infrastructure, ensuring that millions of users can securely interact with our services. Working at the intersection of security, platform stability, and developer experience, you will lead the design of mission-critical systems—from identity federation and complex token lifecycles to fine-grained access control models.
This is a high-impact position for an engineer who excels in the Golang ecosystem and thrives on the complexity of high-stakes security systems. You aren’t just implementing protocols; you are building a resilient, multi-tenant identity fabric that supports everything from global gaming integrations to sophisticated SaaS architectures. If you have a deep-seated passion for data privacy, a "security-first" mindset, and the technical depth to navigate the nuances of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and beyond, you will find a home here.
ABOUT USXsolla 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 reach more players and grow their businesses around the world.For more information, visit xsolla.com.

Source: Xsolla careers (Lever)