Product Manager - Matchmaking & AI/ML @ PAPAYA
placeTel-Aviv, Tel-Aviv District, Israel
attach_money $120,000
businessOn Site
scheduleFull Time
Posted 1 month ago
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About Papaya
Papaya is one of the world’s fastest-growing mobile gaming companies delivering daily competition and joy to millions through its portfolio of skill-based games. Based in Tel Aviv, Papaya blends creativity, data, and technology to craft world-class experiences.
Role Overview - Product Manager - Matchmaking & AI/ML
We are looking for a passionate Product Manager to lead our Matchmaking & AI/ML domain. You will shape intelligent systems that personalize gameplay and power fair, competitive experiences at scale.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end development of features in Matchmaking and AI/ML.
- Define and prioritize the roadmap balancing UX, performance, and business impact.
- Translate product goals into effective ML-powered solutions with data and algorithm teams.
- Write PRDs, user stories, manage backlog grooming, and drive execution.
- Monitor product performance, uncover insights, and iterate to improve KPIs.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience as a Product Manager, preferably in gaming, consumer tech or ML-driven products.
- Solid understanding of ML concepts like ranking, personalization and recommendations.
- Passion for games and competitive environments with an understanding of player behavior.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects with engineering and data teams.
- Analytical mindset with data interpretation skills.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Organized, proactive and ownership-driven.
- Bonus: experience in real-money/competitive games, matchmaking systems or technical background.
Why Join Papaya?
- Join a high-growth company redefining mobile competitive gaming.
- Own product areas central to player experience.
- Collaborate with talented teams across data, design, product and engineering.
- Influence the future of AI in mobile gaming.
Key skills/competency
- Product Management
- Matchmaking
- AI/ML
- PRD Writing
- Roadmap Planning
- Data Analysis
- UX
- Gaming
- Leadership
- Communication
How to Get Hired at PAPAYA
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight relevant product management and ML experiences.
- Research Papaya: Understand their gaming culture and tech stack.
- Demonstrate impact: Showcase cross-functional project leadership.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice product and technical questions.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review ML algorithms and recommendation systems.
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Study matchmaking system design fundamentals.
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Analyze data metrics and KPIs in gaming.
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Learn product management tools and agile workflows.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a time you led a project.
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Explain collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Discuss handling conflicting priorities and deadlines.
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Provide an example of data-driven decision making.
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