Game Platform Product Owner

About Sandsoft:

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sandsoft is a global video game developer, publisher and investor with a focus on engaging and entertaining players worldwide.

Our vision is to be the leading mobile-first games publisher & developer out the MENA region.

Our international team is composed of passionate and brave game makers with vast experience in developing, publishing and leading highly successful AAA mobile, console and desktop games including FIFA, Candy Crush, Need for Speed, Angry Birds, World of Tanks and more!

Through a passion for games, Sandsoft Games aims at bringing closer continents, cultures, and people.

About the role:

Sandsoft is seeking an experienced Game Platform Product Owner to lead the development and growth of our cutting-edge gaming platform. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering and defining the product vision, roadmap, and features that drive the success of our platform ecosystem.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with game development studios, product managers, and the publishing team to understand their requirements and translate them into a compelling product vision

• Define and prioritize platform features based on user needs, market trends, and business objectives

• Serve as the main voice of the customer, ensuring the user perspective is heard and incorporated into product decisions

• Lead the internal and external engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of platform components while maintaining high quality standards

• Continuously monitor platform performance, user feedback, and market changes to identify areas for improvement and innovation

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with third-party software vendors and partners to enhance the platform's capabilities

• Communicate the platform's value proposition to internal and external stakeholders, including game developers, publishers, and end-users

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Product Management, Computer Science or a related field

• 7+ years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of building and growing successful SaaS or gaming platforms

• Excellent understanding of the game industry, including trends, technologies, and user behaviors

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate user requirements into product specifications

• Proficient in agile methodologies and experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Familiarity with game development engines (Unity or Unreal Engine) and emerging technologies affecting mobile game development is highly desirable

• Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of the user experience

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work on exciting and diverse projects.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Professional development and growth opportunities.

About Us:

At Sandsoft, we do things differently.

We value independence. We create the best possible, small teams and give them the freedom and independence to work together in pursuit of creating and publishing the highest quality games with high reliability and competition at the heart of the experience. Each team has the freedom to pursue this goal as they see fit. It’s up to them to decide what is best for Sandsoft and for our players.

We defer to trust. We trust each other, even when we disagree. In this environment, you will work with your colleagues who will trust you to do what makes sense and give you the autonomy to do what is right for Sandsoft as only our game teams can make the decision to launch or shut down their project.

Everyone is a game maker. Everybody in our team is first and foremost, a Game Maker and you will be no different. We encourage our people to use their talents where they have the most impact. We ask and give feedback proactively to inform our decisions. So while you are a master of your own discipline, you are also a key stakeholder and your role and voice is critical when it comes to concepting, designing and promoting games.

We live our company values. We pride ourselves in hiring growth-minded people who show a motivated, collaborative, and entrepreneurial attitude, and who embrace our Core Values as the right way to develop something great together.

Sandsoft core values are: Boldness 👩‍🚀 + Togetherness 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 + Growth 🚀

To know more about Sandsoft, visit our website or Linkedin profile.

If you feel like you would like to be part of this journey, please apply!