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The Xsolla School Program Director (Global / Multi-Site) role at Xsolla is an on-site position located in Kuala Lumpur.

Xsolla School Program Director (Global / Multi-Site)

XsollaKuala Lumpur2d ago

Jira

ABOUT YOU

The Xsolla School Program Director is responsible for designing, scaling, and operating Xsolla’s internal school and early-career talent programs across multiple global sites. This role owns the end-to-end strategy and execution of the Xsolla School — from curriculum design and instructor management to student outcomes and hiring readiness.

You will work closely with Engineering Leadership, HR, and Product teams to ensure the program produces high-quality, job-ready engineers aligned with Xsolla’s technical standards and business needs.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational discipline, technical fluency, and experience running complex, multi-location education or talent programs.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Program Strategy & Ownership

Define and own the global strategy for Xsolla School programs across multiple locations.

Ensure consistency in quality, outcomes, and standards while allowing for local adaptation.

Build a scalable operating model that supports future expansion to new regions.

Curriculum & Learning Design

Oversee the design and continuous improvement of technical curricula (software engineering, QA, DevOps, data, etc.).

Ensure programs reflect real Xsolla production systems, tooling, coding standards, and workflows.

Partner with Engineering leaders to align curriculum with current and future technology stacks.

Multi-Site Operations

Run day-to-day operations of the school programs in Kuala Lumpur and Perm, including schedules, cohorts, and resources.

Establish clear governance, reporting, and performance metrics across sites.

Travel periodically between sites to ensure alignment, quality, and team engagement.

Liaise and work with local Universities

Instructor & Mentor Management

Onboard, and manage instructors, mentors, and teaching assistants.

Create enablement frameworks for instructors coming from engineering backgrounds.

Ensure teaching quality through reviews, feedback loops, and continuous coaching.

Talent Pipeline & Outcomes

Own measurable outcomes such as:

Graduation rates

Job-readiness benchmarks

Conversion to full-time Xsolla roles

Partner with HR and Engineering to integrate graduates into teams smoothly.

Continuously improve hiring success and retention of program graduates.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary point of contact for Engineering Directors, HR, and site leadership.

Communicate program progress, risks, and results to executive stakeholders.

Represent Xsolla School internally and externally when required (universities, partners, events).

Budget & Resource Management

Own program budgets, headcount planning, and vendor relationships.

Ensure cost-efficiency while maintaining high-quality outcomes.

Evaluate tools, platforms, and learning technologies.

Required Qualifications

8+ years experience in one or more of the following:

Engineering education / bootcamps

Technical training programs

Early-career or graduate engineering programs

Engineering leadership with strong talent development ownership

Proven experience running multi-site or distributed programs.

Strong understanding of software engineering practices and modern development workflows.

Experience working closely with senior engineering leaders.

Excellent operational, organizational, and execution skills.

Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a product-based or platform company.

Background as a software engineer or engineering manager.

Experience scaling programs internationally.

Familiarity with mentoring junior engineers into production teams.

Experience working across Asia and Eastern Europe time zones.

BENEFITS:

Convenient work tools

Latest Mac workplaces + additional hardware to make you more effective at work

Google Chat, Gmail, Google Drive, Confluence, Jira, GitLab

Professional growth

Free trainings and participation in specialized conferences

Rich knowledge exchange within the company

More perks

Health insurance (Medical, dental and optical)- Employee and dependants

Flexible hours: organize your day according to your needs and sprint & teamwork demands

No dress code

Comfortable and new office environment

The duties of this position may change from time to time so the individual and organization can achieve their results. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. By submitting your application, you consent to Xsolla conducting background checks, where permitted by law, after the final interview stage. All checks will comply with local regulations, and your information will be handled confidentially. Xsolla KL Sdn Bhd takes your privacy very seriously, and will not sell or externally distribute any data received during the hiring process. Pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”), Xsolla KL Sdn Bhd is mindful and committed to the protection of your personal information and your privacy. Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacyto careers@xsolla.com.

For more vacancies: https://xsolla.com/careers

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