If you want to build, develop, and see your impact, join Skillz and level up your Career!
Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile eSports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide, is revolutionizing the gaming industry. By fostering social competition within games, the Skillz platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling real-money activity in their games and providing operational support while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition.
At Skillz, we understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. Want to join a team made up of alums from Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, EA, Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, EY, Twitch, DraftKings, Wynn Resorts and more? Learn more to see if Skillz is the right fit for your next career move!
About the Role
As a Senior Product Manager, New User will build Skillz's FTUE experience from the ground up, owning specs and execution through v1 launch. This role is accountable for rebuilding FTUE and achieving industry leading funnel metrics.
Product Execution & Delivery- Drive the full product lifecycle from opportunity identification to roadmap planning, execution, delivery, and iteration across FTUE phased rollout (Technical Launch, Core Loop Optimization, Soft Launch, Scale).
- Use data-driven insights, experimentation, and player feedback to inform product decisions and optimize KPIs such as I2D conversion and retention.
- Partner closely with Engineering and Design to ensure strong execution velocity and high-quality product delivery.
- Communicate product plans and growth priorities to executives and company-wide stakeholders.
- Build alignment and drive cross-functional programs across multiple teams and disciplines, particularly coordinating between Engineering, Design, and LiveOps.
- Manage relationships with internal and external partners, including game developers and content partners contributing to the Arcade portfolio.
- 5+ years of product management experience, with at least 1 year in gaming (mobile, free-to-play, competitive gaming, or similar domains).
- Proven track record managing parallel workstreams in a high-velocity environment.
- Demonstrated success scaling consumer-facing products with significant user engagement.
- Deep familiarity with gaming KPIs, player psychology, monetization strategies, and game lifecycle management.
- Execution Excellence: Skilled at defining requirements, prioritizing complex backlogs, and delivering high-quality products.
- Analytical Rigor: Strong understanding of experimentation, user behavior analytics, funnel analysis, and product KPI measurement.
- Collaboration & Communication: Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Player-Centric Mindset: Deep empathy for players and passion for creating fun, engaging, competitive experiences.
Location: Hybrid in Bengaluru
Travel Requirement: Less than 10%
Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status, and we operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of product management experience
- At least 1 year of experience in mobile gaming, real-money gaming, free-to-play, consumer growth, marketplace, or high-frequency transaction products
- Track record launching and scaling consumer-facing products from ambiguous 0-to-1 or early-scale stages
- Experience owning growth, activation, monetization, or retention KPIs in a high-velocity product environment
- Experience managing or mentoring product managers, or leading multiple product workstreams through influence
- Deep familiarity with product analytics, experimentation, funnel optimization, cohort analysis, and product KPI measurement
- Strong understanding of gaming KPIs and player psychology
- Direct experience with real-money gaming, skill gaming, wagering, or regulated consumer products
- Ability to work across India and US time zones with distributed Engineering, Design, Data, User Acquisition, Marketing, and Operations partners
What We Do
Skillz is the leading mobile games platform that connects players in fair, fun, and meaningful competition. The Skillz platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling social competition in their games. Leveraging its patented technology, Skillz hosts billions of casual esports tournaments for millions of mobile players worldwide, and distributes millions in prizes each month. Skillz has also earned recognition as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, CNBC’s Disruptor 50, Forbes’ Next Billion-Dollar Startups, San Francisco Business Times’ Best Places to Work, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000. We’re building a groundbreaking company that's pioneering an entirely new industry, and we're searching for top-notch people to join our mission. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to meet you!
