Product Owner (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Product Owner (Gamedev): Driving the evolution of a complex live F2P mobile product with an accent on player-driven economy and long-term retention. Focus on roadmap execution, cross-functional collaboration with design and analytics, and optimizing features through research and data-driven insights.

Location: Office in Dubai available; relocation assistance provided. Role supports fully remote, hybrid, or office-based work formats.

Company

An independent gaming studio focused on crafting high-quality F2P projects with a player-driven economy.

What you will do

• Implement gameplay and meta-systems aligned with loyal user needs.
• Conduct research with analysts to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities.
• Take full ownership of released features and their performance metrics.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog for the assigned stream.
• Run CustDev and playtests to apply real-user UX insights to game design.
• Shape the long-term strategic vision for the product.

Requirements

• Experience working on mid-core or hardcore F2P projects.
• Proven track record leading product teams of 10+ people.
• Experience building, defending, and executing project roadmaps.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to formulate research and dashboard requirements.
• Working knowledge of SQL or Python for independent database queries.
• Experience in cross-functional work including Marketing, Monetization, and LiveOps.

Nice to have

• Experience with MMO or RolePlay (RP) games.
• Background in systems game design or progression systems.
• Hands-on experience conducting UX tests and focus groups.

Culture & Benefits

• Salary reviews based on individual performance and a clear promotion system.
• Flexible working hours with options for remote, hybrid, or office attendance.
• Official labor relations and support for employees.
• Paid sick days and assistance during difficult life situations.
• Focus on a non-bureaucratic environment without redundant processes.

Hiring process

• CV review followed by an HR interview to discuss motivation and expectations.
• Technical assessment, which may include interviews or a test assignment.
• Final interview with the hiring manager and onboarding.