Mojang Studios is best known as the creators of Minecraft, but we’re also on a mission – to build a better world through the power of play.
Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence.
About the role:
The Minecraft team is looking for a passionate Product Manager to lead the Minecraft game tooling team.
As product manager for the tooling team, you will own and drive the strategy, development, and launch of valued tooling products for Minecraft game developers, aligning with the game’s vision and the needs of Mojang gameplay teams to make the contributor experience from idea to launch as smooth as possible. You will report to the Minecraft Game Production Director.
Responsibilities:
- Define and analyze key performance metrics to measure tooling success and make data- and customer informed decisions for future development and workflow improvements.
- Engage with the Mojang gameplay teams to understand their needs and challenges, translating insights into tools and workflow improvements that enhance their development experience.
- Collaborate closely with the engineering manager and tech lead to lead the team and foster a positive, motivating and value-creating environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of driving vision, alignment, and execution across cross-functional teams.
- Proven track record of leading technically advanced and senior teams, with a comprehensive understanding of the live gaming ecosystem.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, preferably within the tech, gaming, or virtual experience sectors.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A strong user-centric mindset as well as an ability to abstract technically complex systems.
- Experience from collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, art and sound design, to ensure successful product outcomes from concept to launch.
What You Need to Know:
We’re looking for candidates who are eligible to work in Sweden. Since our hybrid work model requires two onsite days per week, you’ll need to be based in Stockholm to collaborate with your team and soak up the studio energy.
We are happy to welcome international talent and talent outside Stockholm, however we will not be able to financially support you relocation. If you are located out of Stockholm relocation is a must.
Mojang Studios
Mojang Studios is a Microsoft-owned game developer. The company was founded in Stockholm, Sweden and has offices around the world, including Stockholm, Redmond, Tokyo, London, and Shanghai. We’re always working on new and exciting ways to expand the Minecraft universe.
Our community is global and incredibly diverse. We keep this in mind when developing anything, as we want people to feel included in Minecraft. And in recruiting, our goal is to make Mojang Studios as diverse as our community.
We got started as a tiny indie developer, and part of our culture still reflects that heritage. But we’re also proud to belong to Xbox Game Studios, which creates unique opportunities to grow and develop.
To help us achieve amazing things, we have built an equally amazing studio space. Situated right on the water by Söder Mälarstrand, it’s filled to the brim with all the tools, toys and caffeine required to create world-class entertainment.
But in the end, it’s the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals – all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it!
Important note on resumes
Please make sure that all the information in your resume is accurate because we will conduct a thorough background check. Any discrepancies will lower your chances of getting to the next interview stage and we’d hate to miss out on an awesome candidate! Double check that any gap years are reflected in your history, and that your education and work experience are completely accurate. Good luck!
