PAPAYA

Papaya is a leading skill-based mobile gaming company, bringing together fun, competition, and real rewards for millions of players worldwide. Driven by our vision to create one of the world's most exciting player communities, we develop games powered by a large-scale B2C platform that supports tens of millions of daily tournaments and connects players around the world through social competitions. Located in the heart of Tel Aviv, we offer a fast-moving environment, culture of innovation, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a true impact. We are looking for people who play for real and want to shape the future of gaming with us. Now, our top-performing Solitaire studio is looking for a Game Economy Team Lead to lead its team of game economists. This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll own the health of the Solitaire economy end to end, from feature ideation to post-launch tuning, while growing a team of talented economists and shaping how economic decisions are made across the studio. Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Game Economy Managers, fostering high-quality execution, knowledge-sharing, and continuous professional growth. Own the economic health of our Solitaire games: monitor and balance currencies, resources, sinks and sources, and inflation using data analysis and simulations. Stay hands-on by building economic models and simulations, tuning feature configurations, and diving into data to solve the most complex economy challenges. Drive the economic design of new and existing features, including tournaments, LiveOps events, progression systems, and rewards, making sure economy aspects are properly scoped from day one. Plan, prioritize, and review complex A/B tests, and translate results into clear, actionable recommendations. Implement and uphold the economy guidelines, processes, and standards set by the Head of Game Economy, and help evolve them across the portfolio. Partner closely with Product, Monetization, Game Design, Analytics, and Engineering to balance revenue goals with player engagement and long-term retention. Be a key voice in studio roadmap discussions, bringing economic insights that influence feature priorities, pricing, and reward strategies. Present findings and recommendations to studio and company leadership. Manage team workload and priorities, provide ongoing feedback, and take part in hiring and onboarding new team members. Requirements 4+ years of experience in a Game Economy role within the gaming industry, ideally in free-to-play mobile games- A must. Experience leading or mentoring analysts or economists, formally or informally- A must. Deep understanding of game economies: sinks and sources, inflation control, reward systems, progression, and their impact on retention and monetization. Proven experience designing, running, and analyzing A/B tests. Strong proficiency in SQL, and experience building economic models and simulations in Excel, Google Sheets, Python, or R. Experience using AI tools and LLMs (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) to streamline analysis, modeling, and research. An advantage. Experience with skill-based, competitive, or tournament-based games. An advantage. B.A. / B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or an equivalent background. Soft Skills A natural leader who raises the bar for the team while staying close to the details. Ability to turn complex economic concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal. A pragmatic mindset that balances data-driven rigor with creativity and player empathy. Thrives in a fast-paced, fast-growing environment with a can-do approach. Why Join Us? Lead the team that owns and shapes the economy of Solitaire games played by millions of players worldwide. Work with one of the industry's top-performing teams. Grow your leadership career in a company that values creativity, ownership, and continuous learning.

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 seeking a talented, highly motivated Assistant Controller to join our finance team. In this role, you will report directly to the Corporate Controller and take an active role in the day-to-day financial operations of a global gaming leader. This is an ideal opportunity for a top-tier CPA looking for their first challenge in the high-tech industry. You will be part of a dynamic team, learning how to manage complex global finances while supporting our scale-up journey. Responsibilities Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports in strict accordance with US GAAP Coordinate the annual audit process by working closely with external auditors and preparing all necessary schedules Manage the preparation of data and documentation for global tax filings, including VAT, Corporate Tax, and US Sales Tax Oversee intercompany reconciliations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of global financial records Partner with the Corporate Controller to streamline financial workflows and implement new tools and automation Support the finance team with analytical projects and provide insights to improve financial performance Requirements At least 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial reporting. Licensed CPA; Big 4 internship experience is a must. Direct experience auditing high-tech companies. Solid command of US GAAP principles. Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Fluent English proficiency Tech-savvy with a proven ability to independently master new systems and ai tools. A highly organized "self-starter" who balances attention to detail with a team-oriented approach.

Papaya is a leading skill-based mobile gaming company, bringing together fun, competition, and real rewards for millions of players worldwide. Driven by our vision to create one of the world's most exciting player communities, we develop games powered by a large-scale B2C platform that supports tens of millions of daily tournaments and connects players around the world through social competitions. Located in the heart of Tel Aviv, we offer a fast-moving environment, culture of innovation, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a true impact. About the Team Optimus is the backbone of Papaya's product: we build and run the core infrastructure behind nearly every player-facing feature, at the scale of millions of players and tens of millions of daily tournaments. What we own: The core product platform: shared backend services every squad builds on, built for high throughput and low latency. Live configuration and experimentation: A/B testing, targeting and real-time tuning for every feature. Scale, reliability and cost: keeping the platform fast, stable and cost-efficient as it grows. We also own Optimus, our internal back-office tool, which the whole company uses to run games and features live. We are a senior, high-ownership team that sets technical standards, partners with every product squad, Client (Unity), Product and BI, and leads in AI-assisted development. Responsibilities You'll design, build and own the infrastructure behind Papaya's games and features, and set technical direction for shared platform services. You'll make our systems scale better and cost less, handling heavy API traffic and request spikes when new events go live. Responsibilities Build and own high-scale backend infrastructure that powers most of our products. Lead solutions end to end, from challenging requirements through design and production to measuring results. Drive architecture decisions and mentor developers through design and code reviews. Own your systems in production: actionable alerts, incident investigations and root-cause analysis. Build with AI every day using Claude Code and our internal agent tooling, and help shape the team's shared skills, connectors and agent workflows. Evaluate and adopt new technologies and frameworks where they fit. Tech stack: AWS, Kubernetes, Node.js, TypeScript, Redis, MySQL Requirements 4+ years of hands-on experience designing and building complex server applications. Proven experience operating high-load systems in production. B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Strong hands-on experience with a major cloud provider (AWS, GCP or Azure). Backend experience in Node.js, Java or C#. Solid grasp of data modeling and caching (MySQL, Redis). A drive to adopt cutting-edge technologies for complex engineering challenges. A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a high bar for production-ready code. Hands-on use of AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot or similar) in real production work, not just autocomplete. You know how to break down tasks, give the agent context and verify its output. Advantages Extensive experience with high-scale, high-throughput distributed systems. Experience building platform services for other engineering teams. Background in mobile gaming or large-scale B2C mobile platforms. Data-driven product work: A/B tests, BI, SQL analytics (e.g. Snowflake). Knowledge of client-side development in C# (e.g. Unity).

Papaya is one of the world's fastest-growing mobile gaming companies, delivering engaging, high-performing games to millions of players. Based in Tel Aviv, our mission is to create exceptional gaming experiences through outstanding product thinking, innovation, and execution. We are looking for an experienced and strategic Director of Performance to lead our Performance Marketing organization and drive sustainable growth across Papaya's portfolio of mobile games. In this role, you will own the overall User Acquisition, Retargeting, and Performance Marketing strategy, leading a high-performing team and overseeing multi-million-dollar marketing budgets across multiple games, markets, and channels. You will combine strategic thinking, deep performance expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and people leadership to identify growth opportunities, optimize investment, and continuously improve the efficiency and scale of our acquisition efforts. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across Marketing, Creative, Product, BI, Monetization, and Data to translate business goals into measurable growth. Responsibilities Own and define the overall Performance Marketing, User Acquisition, and Retargeting strategy across Papaya's portfolio of mobile games. Lead, mentor, and develop the Performance/UA organization, building a high-performing, data-driven team and developing future leaders. Own and optimize multi-million-dollar marketing budgets, ensuring efficient allocation across games, channels, markets, and platforms. Drive growth and profitability through continuous optimization of ROAS, LTV, CAC, retention, and user growth. Identify new growth opportunities, channels, platforms, and markets, and lead their evaluation and implementation. Set performance goals, KPIs, processes, and best practices across the organization. Oversee campaign strategy and performance across major self-serve platforms, while driving GTM and product marketing initiatives to support growth and successful product launches. Leverage data, attribution, experimentation, and market insights to make informed investment and growth decisions. Partner closely with Creative to shape creative strategy, testing frameworks, and the development of high-performing ad creatives. Work cross-functionally with Product, BI, Monetization, Data, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities and improve the full acquisition and monetization funnel. Build strong relationships with key advertising partners and stay ahead of industry trends, platform developments, and emerging growth opportunities. Establish a culture of experimentation, continuous learning, and data-driven decision-making across the Performance organization. Present performance results, business insights, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Requirements 7+ years of experience in Performance Marketing / User Acquisition, with significant experience in mobile gaming. 3+ years of people management experience, including leading managers and/or a multi-layered Performance/UA organization. Proven experience owning large-scale UA and Retargeting operations across multiple games, markets, and channels. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive alignment across multiple functions. Strong strategic, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Extensive experience managing and optimizing multi-million-dollar marketing budgets, with clear ownership of business and growth outcomes. Deep expertise in performance marketing metrics, including ROAS, LTV, CAC, retention, payback, and user growth. Extensive hands-on knowledge of major self-serve advertising platforms, including Social (Meta, Tiktok…), DSP+SDK (Applovin, Unity, Liftoff, Moloco, Mintegral), content, CPE (rewarded traffic), ASA, CTV, and others. Strong understanding of mobile attribution and measurement, including platforms such as AppsFlyer and Adjust, and the broader mobile measurement ecosystem. Strong analytical and business acumen, with the ability to translate complex data into strategic decisions and clear business recommendations. Proven experience partnering with Creative teams to develop, test, and scale high-performing ad creatives. Strong understanding of experimentation, performance optimization, and growth strategy in a mobile gaming environment. Advanced Excel skills; experience with SQL, Tableau, or other BI tools is a strong advantage, along with a demonstrated ability to leverage AI and adopt new tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve analytical processes and efficiency. Fluent English, both written and spoken.

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 sharp and passionate Analyst to join our top-notch analytics team. Using your technical and analytical skills, your mission will be to tell the story behind the numbers, understand how players interact with our games, and leverage our data to propose new ideas that you'll then see implemented. We encourage the use of AI tools and expect our Data Analysts to leverage them alongside strong hands-on analytical skills. Responsibilities Use statistical and mathematical methods to recommend new ways to optimize and maximize player retention and game revenue. Analyze large, complex data sets to solve business questions and be a data-oriented users behavior expert. Build dashboards and reports to facilitate understanding of key business metrics and players' experience. Work closely with developers and product teams to execute new features and processes that optimize user experience. Requirements Minimum of 4 years experience in business analysis, product analysis, or a related field. At least 4+ years' experience in B2C analyzing large datasets centric role B.A. / B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Math, Statistics, Computer Science or an equivalent background. Strong SQL with experience in querying large complex data sets - must have. Strong statistical and mathematical background - Advantage Vast knowledge in A/B testing including statistical methods Hands-on experience using AI tools for analytics. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams. Experience with Python (Pandas, SciPy, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn) - Advantage.

About the company: We are a startup team within Papaya, a successful and established gaming company. Our unit runs with full startup energy and agility, while benefiting from the stability and resources of Papaya. We're building a new competitive game platform – where games and challenges come together in one engaging experience. About the role: We are looking for an experienced UI/UX Designer Lead to join us and help shape innovative mobile gaming experiences. This is a senior, hands-on individual contributor role for a designer with a strong background in gaming, exceptional UI/UX skills, and the ability to independently own complex product features from concept to launch. You will combine creative problem-solving, strong product thinking, and outstanding visual execution to deliver intuitive, engaging, and polished player experiences. We're looking for a fast-moving, highly creative designer who is passionate about gaming, embraces AI-powered workflows, and knows how to turn ambitious ideas into exceptional mobile experiences. Responsibilities End-to-End Design Ownership: Independently own product features from concept and UX planning through wireframes, high-fidelity UI, interactive prototypes, and development handoff. Gaming UX: Design engaging player experiences around competitive gameplay, progression systems, rewards, monetization, and retention mechanics. UI Design Excellence: Create polished, playful, and visually compelling mobile interfaces with exceptional attention to detail, consistency, and usability. Advanced Figma Workflow: Build and maintain scalable components, interactive prototypes, and structured design files, leveraging Figma's advanced capabilities to improve quality, consistency, and efficiency. AI-Powered Design: Actively integrate AI tools into the design process to accelerate ideation, visual exploration, prototyping, asset creation, and iteration. Product Optimization: Identify UX challenges, propose creative solutions, and continuously improve player experiences based on product insights, feedback, and performance data. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers, Developers, and Designers to translate product requirements into high-quality experiences and ensure precise implementation. Requirements 5+ Years of UI/UX Experience: Proven experience designing complex, mobile-first B2C digital products, with strong end-to-end ownership. Gaming Industry Experience – Required: Hands-on experience designing mobile games or gaming platforms, with a solid understanding of player behavior, game mechanics, progression, engagement, and retention. Expert-Level Figma – Required: Exceptional proficiency in Figma, including advanced Auto Layout, components, variants, variables, design systems, interactive prototyping, and developer handoff. Ability to work efficiently with complex design files and scalable component libraries. AI Proficiency – Required: Demonstrated hands-on experience using AI-powered design tools to enhance creativity, accelerate workflows, generate assets, explore concepts, and improve design efficiency. A proactive approach to experimenting with emerging AI technologies. Outstanding UI & UX Skills: A strong portfolio demonstrating excellent visual craftsmanship, intuitive user flows, and polished mobile experiences. Creative Problem Solving: Ability to think outside the box, challenge conventional solutions, and transform complex product challenges into engaging, user-friendly experiences. Speed & Execution: Ability to move quickly, iterate efficiently, and maintain exceptional design quality in a fast-paced product environment. Independent Ownership: Strong ability to manage complex design tasks autonomously, make informed design decisions, and drive features from initial concept through production. Motion Design – A Plus: Experience with After Effects, Rive, Lottie, or other motion and interaction design tools.

Papaya is a leading skill-based mobile gaming company, bringing together fun, competition, and real rewards for millions of players worldwide. Driven by our vision to create one of the world’s most exciting player communities, we develop games powered by a large-scale B2C platform that supports tens of millions of daily tournaments and connects players around the world through social competitions. Located in the heart of Tel Aviv, we offer a fast-moving environment, a culture of innovation, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a true impact. We're looking for a Customer Support Agent to join our team and play a key role in building player trust and satisfaction across our global gaming community. Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact for players, providing high-quality email support for everyday gameplay questions and sensitive or complex inquiries. Provide clear and accurate information about Papaya’s products, features, and services. Handle player complaints and de-escalate challenging situations with empathy and sound judgment. Collaborate with Product, Operations, and Legal teams to investigate and resolve complex player inquiries. Collect and share player feedback with Product and Support teams to drive continuous improvement. Requirements 2–3 years of Customer Support experience (email/chat) from a gaming company. Native-level English proficiency, both written and spoken. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-centric approach and the ability to handle complaints, resolve conflicts, and de-escalate challenging situations. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to navigate multiple applications, tools, and platforms simultaneously. A creative, can-do mindset, with a proactive approach to problem-solving, fresh ideas, and teamwork. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Papaya is a leading skill-based mobile gaming company, bringing together fun, competition, and real rewards for millions of players worldwide. Driven by our vision to create one of the world's most exciting player communities, we develop games powered by a large-scale B2C platform that supports tens of millions of daily tournaments and connects players around the world through social competitions. Located in the heart of Tel Aviv, we offer a fast-moving environment, culture of innovation, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a true impact. We are looking for people who play for real and want to shape the future of gaming with us. About the Team: WildCard is a product-facing backend squad in our Features Tribe. We own the systems that keep players coming back beyond the prize: the Store, Collectibles, Ranking & Seasons, the Friends social layer and the Gold Nuggets in-game economy. We work closely with Client (Unity) developers, Product and BI. Everything we ship is A/B tested and configured live through our internal back-office tool. In this role, you'll design and build game features that keep players engaged over the long term by giving them memorable, enjoyable experiences beyond winning rewards. You'll work closely with Client developers, Product and BI to design, ship and measure features that directly affect our global player base. You'll also make our systems scale better and cost less, by building heavy API call volumes and taming request spikes when a new event goes live. Responsibilities Build and own a high-scale backend platform for millions of users. Lead solutions end to end, from challenging the requirements through design and production to measuring the results, with designs that shorten time-to-market. Own your systems in production: set up honest, actionable alerts and find the root cause of every bug. Build with AI every day: use Claude Code and our internal agent tooling to design, write, test, review and debug code. Help shape how the team uses it, including shared skills, internal connectors and agent workflows. Try out new technologies, tools and 3rd-party frameworks, and adopt them where they fit to deliver state-of-the-art tech. Tech stack: AWS, Kubernetes, Node.js, TypeScript, Redis, MySQL Requirements Minimum of 3+ years of proven, hands-on experience in the design, architecture, and development of complex server applications. B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a highly related technical field. Demonstrated expertise in cloud environment, with substantial practical experience operating within major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Experience in at least one major backend development language (specifically NodeJS, Java, or C#). A relentless drive to evaluate and adopt cutting-edge technologies to solve complex engineering challenges. Solid grasp of data modeling and caching: relational databases (MySQL) and Redis. A highly proactive, problem-solving mindset with a strict commitment to execution excellence and delivering production-ready code. Hands-on use of AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot or similar) in real production work, not just autocomplete. You can explain how you break down tasks for an agent, give it the right context, and check its output. Advantages Extensive experience designing, building, and maintaining high-scale, high-throughput distributed systems. Prior background working within the mobile industry, particularly in mobile gaming or large-scale B2C mobile platforms. Data-driven product work: A/B tests, working with BI, analytics in SQL (e.g. Snowflake).

We are looking for a sharp and passionate Game Operation Lead for Papaya. In this role, you will be part of our winning Operations Team, responsible for enabling ongoing live operation activities utilizing our in-house developed Backend Admin System affecting thousands of players across the world on multiple cross-platform games. The Operations team is responsible for operating monetization, economy, product & analytics activities across multiple games through the company Back End Admin system: setting up promotions, A/B tests, controlling game features, creating pricing configurations, segmentation, etc. Responsibilities Directly manage, train & lead the Operations team, consisting of employees in Israeli site & offshore Responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the Live Operations Calendar and AB Tests in the production environment throughout different time zones, games & platforms Work alongside the QA team to make sure new features are developed & released according to the planned vision & requirements Take ownership of our Backend Admin system new features design, development, upgrades, and implementation in a production environment Daily monitor of ongoing operations & stability of the back end system. Handle production incidents to a quick solution & improve work processes Work closely with all cross-company departments to make ideas into reality Maintain & develop the team's Knowledge base, alongside workflows and methods Requirements At least 4 years of hands-on experience as Technical Operation Specialist / Configuration Specialist / Technical Support / Technical Project Manager / Business Operation Specialist At least 2 years of experience leading operational teams while taking full ownership of significant cross-company projects Strong computer skills, the ability to operate multiple applications and platforms simultaneously Strong problem solving / troubleshooting skills Proactive and creative with the drive to improve and continuously learn Exceptional time management skills & workload prioritization English proficiency both spoken and written Availability to work off-hours per need Advantages Previous work experience in the field of Mobile Gaming Big Advantag Managerial experience- Big advantage Technical background (Backend Systems Operations / Programming / SQL knowledge)

Papaya is a leading skill-based mobile gaming company, bringing together fun, competition, and real rewards for millions of players worldwide. Driven by our vision to create one of the world's most exciting player communities, we develop games powered by a large-scale B2C platform that supports tens of millions of daily tournaments and connects players around the world through social competitions. Located in the heart of Tel Aviv, we offer a fast-moving environment, culture of innovation, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a true impact. We run real-money skill-based games where many product decisions are prediction problems: who will churn, who will deposit again, what a fair match looks like, and whether a marketing cohort will pay back. We're hiring a Growth Data Scientist to replace heuristics with production models that directly influence what players see and do. This is not a research role you'll own problems end to end, from problem definition and labeling to data, modeling, backend integration, and measuring impact. Responsibilities Cohort LTV & Churn Prediction. A per-player risk score for depositors, labelled against repeat-deposit KPIs wired to real interventions, and cohort-level LTV:CAC maturation modelling to tell marketing in-month whether a cohort will pay back within a year. CRM & Lifecycle Optimization. Building models to trigger personalized Push and Email notifications at the exact right moment, matching the right communication journeys to the player's specific lifecycle stage and behavior. Deposit-after-N-days-without-deposit probability. A conditional/hazard model for the likelihood a lapsed depositor deposits again given N days of inactivity feeding RV model targeting and treatment timing. Lobby suggestion. Which tournaments and which entry-fee tiers to surface to which player. Today the lobby is driven by hand-built segmentation rules; we want a learned ranking model that trades off engagement, monetization, and matchmaking liquidity. Store suggestion. Personalized offer and pack ranking in the store, replacing static store-segmentation configs picking the right offer, at the right price point, at the right moment. Requirements 4+ years of applied data science in growth, monetization, retention or lifecycle with models you personally got into production and can point to a business decision they changed. Prior domain experience is required, not a bonus: mobile gaming, real-money gaming/iGaming, or a consumer app with a live in-app economy. You should already think in LTV, ARPDAU, D-n retention, offer elasticity, entry fees and payback windows without being taught the vocabulary. Hands-on propensity, churn, uplift, survival/hazard and LTV modelling. Recommendation or ranking experience is a strong plus. Python at production quality (LightGBM/XGBoost; PyTorch or TensorFlow for embedding-based work) and strong warehouse SQL (Snowflake, BigQuery). Real experimentation depth designed tests, sized them, and read them honestly. Including at least one case where a clean A/B wasn't available and you still produced a defensible impact claim.

Papaya is a leading skill-based mobile gaming company, bringing together fun, competition, and real rewards for millions of players worldwide. Driven by our vision to create one of the world's most exciting player communities, we develop games powered by a large-scale B2C platform that supports tens of millions of daily tournaments and connects players around the world through social competitions. Located in the heart of Tel Aviv, we offer a fast-moving environment, a culture of innovation, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a true impact. We're looking for a Treasury Manager to lead Papaya's global treasury operations in a high-scale, international gaming environment. This role combines hands-on ownership with strategic responsibility and meaningful impact. Responsibilities Manage global cash and liquidity, including daily cash positioning, funding needs, and coordination with the Accounting team. Own cash flow forecasting and analysis, including monthly Free Cash Flow analysis, monitoring performance against budget and forecast, and explaining key variances. Develop and maintain the company's investment policy and manage its investment portfolio across marketable securities and bank deposits. Manage global FX exposure and hedging activities, including risk analysis, execution, and reporting. Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, and payment service providers, optimize banking structures and costs, and support financing activities. Oversee treasury reporting, financial statement disclosures, internal controls, and compliance with applicable requirements and policies. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting. At least 5 years of experience in treasury management. Experience working with domestic and international financial institutions. Experience with treasury and online banking systems, including system implementation and process improvement. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills in English and Hebrew, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Papaya is one of the world’s fastest-growing mobile gaming companies, delivering engaging, high-performing games to millions of players. Based in Tel Aviv, our mission is to create exceptional gaming experiences through outstanding product thinking, innovation, and execution. At the VP of Product you are the connective tissue between business strategy, customer needs, and technical execution. The VP of Product ensures the organization is building the right product for the right business outcomes. This role requires a deep understanding of Gaming Market trends, User acquisition and onboarding, player motivation and engagement, platform design, live operations and meta features, and monetization strategies. You will work closely with Engineering, Data, Customer success, Marketing and business teams to develop a scalable, high-performance gaming ecosystem that enhances player experiences and drives business growth. You will lead a team of ~15 product managers, Artists and Game Designers across multiple domains, including Core Gameplay, 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 great games and a scalable and robust platform that powers our games and player experiences. 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 Vision & Strategic Alignment: Market & Business Integration, from Vision to Product Strategy. Translates the company vision and mission into a cohesive product strategy that ensures we can deliver our promise while meeting our business goals (revenue, conversion, retention). Portfolio Ownership: Decides where to invest resources, when to launch new products and features, and when to sunset underperforming ones. Competitive Positioning: Keeps a pulse on market trends, competitor moves, and customer shifts to keep the product ahead of the curve. Team Leadership & Scalability: Building the Org: Recruits, develops, and mentors Product Managers, Designers, and Game Design professionals. Process & Tooling: Implements scalable frameworks for discovery, prioritization, and roadmapping without stifling speed. Cross-Functional Bridge Building: Partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership to shape company strategy and product direction. GTM Synergy: Partners closely with Business Owners, Marketing and Customer Success to ensure products can be effectively positioned, scaled, and supported. Engineering Partnership: Works hand-in-hand with the VP of Engineering, VP Data and CTO to balance speed-to-market with technical debt. Metrics & Accountability: North Star Metrics: Defines and tracks top-tier product metrics (e.g., LTV, CAC payback, retention, adoption). ROI of R&D: Ensures engineering and product investments yield clear business value. Requirements At least 10 years of experience in product management, with experience in the Gaming industry and mobile apps specifically. Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience working closely with CEO, company leadership, game units, and cross-functional teams. Strategic mindset with strong execution skills, able to balance long-term vision with day-to-day decision-making. Proven track record of launching and scaling platform-level products in the gaming or entertainment industry. Experience leading product teams of ~15 people, including managing managers, hiring, mentoring, and scaling teams in high-growth environments. Experience with monetization strategies, matchmaking, social features, and live operations. 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. Passion for gaming and deep knowledge of player communities and trends. Experience in fast-growing startups or environments with strong founder influence. Strong change management skills and adaptability.