Product Manager (Matchmaking & AI/ML)

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.

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.

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