Lead the development of Xsolla's Login & Authentication solutions, enhancing security and usability for game developers by defining product features and collaborating with engineers.
ABOUT US
At Xsolla, we believe that great games begin as ideas, driven by the curiosity, dedication, and grit of creators around the world. Our mission is to empower these visionaries by providing the support and resources they need to bring their games to life. We are committed to leveling the playing field, ensuring that every creator has the opportunity to share their passion with the world.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, and beyond, we partner with industry leaders like Valve, Twitch, and Ubisoft to clear the paths for innovation in gaming. Our global reach spans over 200 geographies, offering more than 700 payment methods in 130+ currencies.
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ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a highly technical Product Owner to lead the Login & Authentication product at Xsolla. You thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and agile environment and are passionate about building secure, scalable, and user-friendly authentication solutions for game developers, publishers, and platforms.
The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise in authentication, authorization, and identity management, along with a deep understanding of security protocols, user access management, and API integrations. You will work closely with engineers, security teams, and external partners to ensure seamless authentication experiences while prioritizing security and compliance.
Your success in this role will depend on your ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear product roadmaps, drive innovation in login and authentication solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security and usability. If you're experienced in SSO, OAuth, OpenID, and other authentication frameworks, and love working on critical security-driven products, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and enhancement of Xsolla’s Login & Authentication solutions, ensuring secure and seamless access management.
- Define and prioritize product features related to authentication, authorization, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and user identity management.
- Drive the adoption of industry-standard authentication protocols, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, JWT, and Federation protocols.
- Collaborate with security teams to enhance authentication security, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with GDPR, SOC 2, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Manage API integrations for authentication services, ensuring scalability and seamless developer onboarding.
- Optimize login UX by reducing friction and enhancing user experience while maintaining high-security standards.
- Monitor authentication system performance, identify risks, and proactively implement improvements to reliability and security.
- Work closely with engineering, security, and business teams to develop innovative authentication solutions that empower game developers and publishers.
Qualifications & Skills
- Solid experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Technical Lead in authentication, security, or identity management.
- Strong technical expertise in authentication & authorization frameworks such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, and JWT.
- Deep understanding of security best practices, including MFA, zero-trust architecture, session management, and identity federation.
- Experience working with authentication APIs, SDKs, and cloud-based identity solutions such as Auth0, Okta, Keycloak, or Firebase Authentication.
- Proven ability to work closely with engineering teams, translating complex technical challenges into clear product roadmaps.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and data-driven decision-making.
- Upper-intermediate English or higher, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in Russian and able to communicate effectively with Russian-speaking stakeholders.
- Experience in game authentication systems, including player profiles, cross-platform logins, and social login integrations.
- Familiarity with identity governance and administration (IGA) tools.
- Understanding of CI/CD workflows related to authentication deployment.
- Knowledge of AI/ML-driven authentication enhancements (e.g., behavioral authentication, fraud detection).
Good To Have
The duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to support the organization’s goals and individual growth. 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.
Xsolla takes your privacy seriously and will not sell or externally distribute any personal data received during the hiring process. In accordance with applicable data protection laws, Xsolla is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.
For any inquiries related to data privacy, please contact: [email protected]
Explore more opportunities at: https://xsolla.com/careers
Top Skills
Auth0
Firebase Authentication
Jwt
Keycloak
Oauth 2.0
Okta
Openid Connect
SAML
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