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Head of Product - Platform

18 Hours ago • 10 Years + • Product Management

Job Summary

Job Description

As Head of Product - Platform at Papaya, you will lead a team of 10-20 product managers across various platform domains (backend services, data infrastructure, payments, etc.). You'll define and drive platform product strategy, ensuring it aligns with company goals. Responsibilities include platform development and optimization, ensuring scalability and performance, bridging the gap between technical capabilities and game needs, and utilizing data-driven decision-making. You will manage and mentor the product team, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and stay current with industry trends. The role requires strong technical acumen, leadership skills, and a passion for gaming.
Must have:
  • 10+ years product management experience (gaming or mobile apps)
  • Platform product launch and scaling experience
  • Leading 10+ person product teams
  • Monetization, matchmaking, social features, and live ops experience
  • Strong technical acumen and data-driven decision making
  • Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management
Good to have:
  • Experience with developer platforms, SDKs, or third-party integrations
  • Experience in fast-growing startups

Job Details

Description

Papaya is one of the world’s fastest-growing mobile game companies, providing entertainment for millions of users across multiple apps. The company is headquartered in the heart of Tel Aviv. We are looking for a talented Head of Product to join our Platform Division.

As the Head of Product – Platform, you will lead a team of 10-20 product managers across multiple platform domains, including backend services, data infrastructure, payments, game economy tools, meta-features, live-op tools, personalization, and more. You will work cross-functionally with company leadership, engineering, data, and game teams to build a scalable and robust gaming platform that powers our games and player experiences.

This role sits at the intersection of technology and gaming product management, requiring a deep understanding of platform design, live operations, player engagement, and monetization strategies. You will work closely with engineering, design, game studios, and business teams to develop a scalable, high-performance gaming ecosystem that enhances player experiences and drives business growth.

If you thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and are passionate about building world-class platform solutions and working in a super exciting gaming company, keep reading, this might be just what you are looking for!

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive Platform Product Strategy—Own the roadmap for our gaming platform, ensuring it supports the company’s strategy and business goals.
  • Platform Development & Optimization – Drive innovation in areas like game services, meta-features, matchmaking, analytics, payments, player accounts, monetization, back office and live operations.
  • Scalability & Performance – Ensure the platform supports multiple games seamlessly and millions of players with high availability and performance.
  • Tech & Product Synergy – Bridge the gap between technical platform capabilities and game-specific needs, enabling studios to build engaging experiences efficiently.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making – Utilize analytics, user feedback, and A/B testing to optimize engagement, conversion, retention, and monetization strategies.
  • Lead and scale the Product Team—Manage and mentor a team of 10-20 product professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Cross-Functional & Collaboration – Work closely with company leadership, engineering, data, and game teams to align product initiatives with business objectives.
  • End-to-End Execution – From ideation to launch, drive the product development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality execution and measurable impact.
  • Stakeholder Management – Interface with company executives, game studios, and operational teams to understand needs, prioritize projects, and drive buy-in.
  • Stay ahead of Trends—Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and competitor advancements to maintain our competitive edge.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in product management, with experience in the Gaming industry or mobile apps
  • Proven track record of launching and scaling platform-level products in the gaming or entertainment industry
  • Experience leading product teams of 10-20+ people, including hiring, mentoring, and scaling teams in high-growth environments.
  • Experience with monetization strategies, matchmaking, social features, and live operations.
  • Strong understanding of game development pipelines and how platform tools support content creation and delivery.
  • Strong technical acumen – Ability to work closely with engineering teams and understand complex technical architectures.
  • Data-driven mindset with expertise in analytics, KPIs, and player behavior insights.
  • Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience working closely with company leadership, game studios, and cross-functional teams.
  • Strategic mindset with strong execution skills, able to balance long-term vision with day-to-day decision-making.
  • Experienced in developer platforms, SDKs, or third-party tool integrations.
  • Passion for gaming and deep knowledge of player communities and trends.
  • Experience in fast-growing startups or environments with strong founder influence. 
  • Proven problem-solving skills.
  • Strong change management skills and adaptability 

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About The Company

Since 2019, Papaya has been committed to shaping the future of gaming through an innovative and forward-thinking approach to game development. We believe that gaming should be about more than just luck, which is why our games are designed to reward skill, strategy, and perseverance. 


Ranked by Dun’s 100 as one of the top 50 hi-tech companies in Israel to work for.

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