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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.\nThis 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.\nABOUT US\nXsolla 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. 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