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Senior Director of Growth

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$215K - $270K/yr

... game changing capabilities to our warfighters through digital engineering, software, and hardware ... Provide guidance and support to Executive Leadership on business investments and priorities to ...

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How much do executive game developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive game developer in Virginia is $112,083.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,600.00 and $144,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Executive Game Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Executive Game Developer, you need extensive experience in game design, project management, and a deep understanding of the gaming industry, often supported by a degree in computer science, game development, or a related field. Familiarity with game engines (such as Unity or Unreal Engine), project management tools, and production pipelines is typically required. Leadership, creative vision, and strong communication skills set exceptional candidates apart by enabling them to guide teams and collaborate with stakeholders. These skills are crucial for delivering innovative, high-quality games on time and within budget while steering the overall strategic direction of projects.

How does an Executive Game Developer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a game's development cycle?

An Executive Game Developer works closely with cross-functional teams such as design, engineering, art, marketing, and production to ensure alignment with the project's vision and goals. They often facilitate communication between departments, resolve conflicts, and make high-level decisions to keep the project on track. This role requires balancing creative direction with business objectives, coordinating milestone reviews, and providing strategic guidance to team leads. Collaboration is key, as they must inspire and motivate diverse teams while ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met.

What is the difference between Executive Game Developer vs Game Producer?

AspectExecutive Game DeveloperGame Producer
Primary RoleOversees game development projects, manages technical teams, and ensures creative visionManages project timelines, budgets, and coordination among teams
Required SkillsGame design, programming, leadership, project managementProject management, communication, scheduling, resource allocation
Work EnvironmentGame studios, development teams, technical settingsStudio offices, project management environments
Industry UsageUsed in game development companies for technical leadershipCommon in game studios for project oversight

While both roles are vital in game development, the Executive Game Developer focuses on technical leadership and creative direction, whereas the Game Producer manages project logistics and team coordination. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and employer expectations in the gaming industry.

What are Executive Game Developers?

Executive Game Developers are senior leaders in the video game industry who oversee the development and production of video games at a strategic level. They are responsible for setting the vision, managing large teams, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Executive Game Developers often collaborate with other departments such as marketing, finance, and design to ensure the game's success. Their role combines creative leadership with business management and industry expertise.
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Director, Product Management- Google AI Products

Director, Product Management- Google AI Products

Capital One

Richmond, VA • On-site

$230K - $241K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Capital One rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 134 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

73rd of 141 rated banks


Job description

Director, Product Management- Google AI Products

Product Management at Capital One is a booming, vibrant craft that requires reimagining the status quo, finding value creation opportunities, and driving innovative and sustainable customer experiences through technology. We believe our portfolio of businesses and investments in growth and transformation will result in a company with the scale, brand, capabilities, talent, and values to succeed as the digital revolution transforms our society and our industry.

About the Team

Join us as we redefine the future of work at Capital One by harnessing the power of AI. As the Director of Product Management for Google AI Products, you will lead a team of product managers responsible for bringing Google's cutting-edge AI products to meet the knowledge, productivity, and collaboration needs of our 100,000+ associates and non-associates. You will focus on three priority areas that all have direct visibility to our CEO:

  • Adoption: Drive usage and measurable business value from the Google AI products already launched across Capital One.

  • Experimentation: Test new AI products as Google brings them to market, evaluate their capabilities and enterprise controls, build a quantifiable case for value to Capital One, and align with executive leadership (CEO level) on which ones we will scale across the enterprise

  • Scaling: Launch products that graduate from our experimentation sandbox to our entire associate and non-associate population once we have conviction on their value.

You will work closely with Google's product leadership influencing their roadmap to align with our enterprise needs and acting as a bridge to ensure we are first-in-line for alpha and beta releases. Beyond the tech, you will lead the cultural shift required for 100,000+ associates to successfully integrate AI into their daily workflows. Most importantly, you will build, mentor and grow a high-performing team of Product Managers and Senior Product Managers, fostering a culture of rapid experimentation and high product velocity.

Capital One Product Framework

In this role, you'll be expected to demonstrate proficiency in five key areas which we consider to be the foundation for successful Product management:

  • Human Centered - Obsesses about internal and external customer needs to reimagine and innovate product solutions

  • Business Focused - Delivers game-changing outcomes by focusing on leverage and execution excellence

  • Technology Driven - Leverages technology to deliver innovative and resilient solutions that enable both near term and long term value

  • Integrated Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves complex problems to deliver outcomes while mitigating product risks

  • Transformational Leadership - Leads cross functional teams to solve customer problems and drive organizational alignment

Basic Qualifications:

  • At least 7 years of experience working in Product Management

  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining one of the following with an expectation that the required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date:

    • A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Systems or a related quantitative field)

    • A Master's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Systems or a related quantitative field) or an MBA with a quantitative concentration

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience translating business strategy and analysis into consumer facing digital products

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Chicago, IL: $209,500 - $239,100 for Director, Product Management


McLean, VA: $230,400 - $263,000 for Director, Product Management


New York, NY: $251,400 - $286,900 for Director, Product Management


Richmond, VA: $209,500 - $239,100 for Director, Product Management








Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).


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