Game Programmers Jobs in Toronto, ON (NOW HIRING)

PeopleFun is an award-winning creator of mobile games for players across the globe. We are part of the AppLovin studios family, a publicly traded company, with world-class projects, resources, and infrastructure. PeopleFun is a Dallas-based game studio founded and maintained by game industry veterans, where game developers thrive on collaboration, creativity, teamwork and fun. Our games are played by over 25 million players each month, and we have a number of exciting mid-core and casual games in development. Our mission is twofold: excellence in creativity and data-driven product innovation, and to be a best-in-class workplace providing unique opportunities to learn and exercise curiosity.

PeopleFun is seeking a Lead Product Manager to drive audience growth, monetization, retention, and engagement across our game portfolio. Working closely with Production, Design, Engineering, and Analytics, you will lead a cross-functional product pod, own and prioritize the roadmap, and drive measurable improvements in game performance. You will use data and player insights to identify opportunities, develop hypotheses, make product decisions, and determine where the team can have the greatest impact.

• Lead product management and cross-functional pod execution on Wordscapes.
• Take responsibility for the growth of the game, with a focus on improving new user retention.
• Own and prioritize the product roadmap to achieve player and business goals.
• Own key game KPIs, proactively identifying opportunities and driving initiatives to improve performance.
• Collaborate with studio stakeholders to define, design, and manage features that drive engagement, retention, and monetization.
• Design and balance game economies to drive compelling player experiences, retention, and monetization.
• Perform game analytics and translate player behavior and performance data into clear product decisions and priorities.
• Develop data-backed hypotheses, define success metrics, and use test results to iterate, scale, or deprioritize initiatives.
• Analyze competing games and provide relevant competitive insights and references.
• Leverage liveops tools, A/B testing, local/push notifications, and other tools to optimize player experience and drive business objectives.

• Bachelor's Degree (graduate degree preferred) in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in a game product management role.
• Proven experience in increasing user retention.
• Passion for creating innovative, fun, and compelling games.
• Understanding and experience with free-to-play and other mobile game business and monetization models.
• Proactive and self-directed, with a track record of identifying opportunities and driving them forward without waiting for direction.
• Highly data-driven, with the ability to develop hypotheses, analyze player and game performance, and translate insights into product decisions.
• Experience with A/B and multivariate testing.
• Strong prioritization and decision-making skills, with the ability to focus teams on the highest-impact opportunities.
• Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to the Dallas office 3-4 times per year.

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage - We offer extended health, dental, and wellness benefits. Coverage becomes effective on your start date, provided your enrolment forms have been completed.
• Wellness Spending Account - Employees receive a $500 annual Wellness Spending Account to support their physical well-being, personal development and lifestyle interests.
• Generous Vacation Time - Employees receive 25 vacation days annually, in addition to statutory holidays.
• Parental Leave & Family Support - We offer a generous parental leave program and foster a supportive, family-friendly workplace culture.
• RRSP Matching - We match 100% of employee RRSP contributions up to 3.5% of annual salary, helping you build long-term financial security.
• Employee Assistance Program - Confidential support and resources are available whenever needed through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Hybrid Work Environment - We operate on a hybrid work model, with in-office collaboration Monday through Thursday and a flexible work-from-home day on Fridays. Employees also enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch and evening snacks on all office days.
• Team Events & Celebrations - We regularly host social events and celebrations to recognize achievements, strengthen connections, and build a positive workplace culture.
• Professional Development - We are committed to employee growth and encourage career advancement through ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is CAD $140,000-$165,000. At Tripledot Studios, it is not typical for new hires to be placed at the top of the salary range. Compensation decisions are made based on the unique qualifications, experience and circumstances of each candidate. Actual compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to an individual's skills, experience, education, training, licenses and certifications (where applicable), as well as business and organizational needs. The final compensation package will be based on the specific position offered in addition to a full range of medical and other benefits. 

Tripledot Studios is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.

As part of our interview process, we may use AI-enabled tools to assist with note-taking and summarizing conversations. These tools are used only to support our recruiters and interviewers. They are not used to screen applications or make hiring decisions. All candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by people.

This opening is for an existing vacancy.

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