Product Manager (Matchmaking & AI/ML)

Description

Papaya is one of the world’s fastest-growing mobile gaming companies, delivering daily competition and joy to millions through our portfolio of skill-based games. Based in Tel Aviv, we blend creativity, data, and technology to craft world-class experiences.

We’re looking for a passionate Product Manager to lead our Matchmaking & AI/ML domain — shaping intelligent systems that personalize gameplay and power fair, competitive experiences at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of features across the Matchmaking and AI/ML domains
• Define and prioritize the roadmap, balancing user experience, performance, and business impact
• Translate product goals into effective ML-powered solutions in partnership with data and algorithm teams
• Write clear PRDs and user stories, lead backlog grooming, and drive execution from ideation to launch
• Monitor product performance, uncover insights, and iterate to improve KPIs like retention, fairness, and engagement

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience as a Product Manager, ideally in gaming, consumer tech, or ML-driven products
• Solid understanding of ML concepts (ranking, personalization, recommendations) and their impact on gameplay
• Passion for games and competitive environments, with a strong grasp of player behavior and engagement
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and work closely with engineering and data teams
• Analytical mindset — comfortable interpreting data to guide product decisions and optimize performance
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Organized, proactive, and ownership-driven — you turn ideas into results
• Bonus: experience in real-money or competitive games, matchmaking systems, or a technical background (e.g., CS, engineering, statistics)

Why Join Papaya?

• Join a high-growth company redefining mobile competitive gaming.
• Own product areas at the heart of our player experience.
• Work with talented, driven teammates across data, design, product, and engineering.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of AI in mobile gaming.