About the company
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.
Responsibilities
- Lead event strategy, logistics, and on-site execution for developer-facing events, including conferences, meetups, hackathons, and activations tied to major platform launches (e.g. Apple WWDC, Google I/O).
- Partner closely with Developer Relations to translate regional developer engagement priorities into event plans.
- Manage sponsorship deliverables and partnerships at developer- and industry-focused events.
- Source and negotiate with venues and vendors (booth builders, AV, creative production, hotels, etc.) for developer events and activations.
- Maintain and track detailed budgets across multiple currencies and regions for the developer events portfolio.
- Collaborate with Developer Marketing and internal marketing teams to develop event-related campaigns, including landing pages, email marketing, and social media initiatives.
- Create and manage event listings on the Xsolla website and registration platforms (e.g., Splash, Luma).
- Partner with creative teams to brief and deliver event materials, graphics, and branded assets tailored to developer audiences.
- Coordinate speaking sessions, workshops, and panel participation with Developer Relations, Product, and internal stakeholders.
- Support the on-site delivery of lighthouse integration showcases and technical demos.
- Own event product demonstrations end-to-end.
- Develop pre-event briefings, on-site run-of-show documents, and post-event reports for developer-focused activations.
- Track leads, engagement analytics, and ROI for each event, ensuring timely processing within CRM systems.
- Support new event research, sponsorship evaluations, and strategic recommendations for future developer-focused activations.
- Travel internationally as needed to oversee event delivery and represent Xsolla at global developer and industry gatherings.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in event management or experiential marketing, ideally within the gaming, tech, or software industry.
- Exposure to or genuine interest in developer relations, developer advocacy, or technical communities.
- Proven ability to manage global events and understand regional nuances and budgets.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creative problem-solver with the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
- High attention to detail, quality, and brand alignment.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace; experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) is a plus.
- Familiarity with event registration and marketing platforms such as Splash and Luma.
- Ability to travel internationally and work flexible hours to support global time zones.