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Optimization Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 4+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or backend systems development
  • Proficiency in Java, PHP, and Go with strong development and scripting skills
  • Hands-on experience with AWS and GCP cloud environments
  • Strong knowledge of SQL databases and Redis data storage systems

Requirements:

  • Analyze and implement cost-saving strategies across compute, storage, and network usage
  • Lead infrastructure and data migration projects across AWS and GCP environments
  • Design, maintain, migrate, and optimize databases and caching layers using SQL, RDS, Elasticache, DynamoDB, MongoDB and Redis
  • Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to ensure smooth, secure deployment pipelines

Job description

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

We’re looking for an Infrastructure Engineer with a focus on cost optimization and data migration to join our global organization. This role combines infrastructure engineering, cloud cost efficiency, and application-layer development expertise. You’ll design and execute cluster migrations, evaluate risk, and streamline cloud infrastructure for scalability and savings — while actively contributing to and modifying existing applications to support infrastructure and performance goals. If you thrive in complex environments, love optimizing performance and costs, and enjoy building automation with real code, this role is for you.

Responsibilities
  • Analyze and implement cost-saving strategies across compute, storage, and network usage
  • Lead infrastructure and data migration projects across AWS and GCP environments
  • Conduct risk assessments on infrastructure changes, data migrations, and cost-optimization initiatives
  • Develop and refine infrastructure tools in Go, Java, or PHP to support migrations and enhance the reliability and efficiency of existing systems
  • Design, maintain, migrate, and optimize databases and caching layers using SQL, RDS, Elasticache, DynamoDB, MongoDB and Redis
  • Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to ensure smooth, secure deployment pipelines
  • Work with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD workflows for deployment and scaling
  • Monitor system performance and provide actionable insights for optimization.Participate in architectural reviews, incident analysis, and cross-team technical planning

  • Qualifications
  • 4+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or backend systems development
  • Proficiency in Java, PHP, and Go with strong development and scripting skills
  • Strong knowledge of SQL databases and Redis data storage systems
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Datadog, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with AWS and GCP cloud environments
  • Solid understanding of cost modeling, resource utilization, and billing optimization in multi-cloud setups
  • Proficient with Git-based workflows and modern CI/CD systems
  • Experience with containerization, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, Cloudformation or equivalent)
  • Ability to assess and mitigate risk in infrastructure and deployment scenarios
  • Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to communicate complex topics clearly
  • Strong English proficiency and ability to collaborate in a global team.
  • Note

    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.

    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 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible time off, 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.

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