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Netflix

Product Manager - Games, Social Platform (L5)

$310K - $545K/yr

... game studio partners. * Execute end-to-end projects: Execute with minimal guidance on large, end-to-end projects developing back-end systems and tooling for game partners, breaking things down into ...

Roblox

Senior Software Engineer - Core UX Studio

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

... online games on the Roblox platform. Who wouldn't want to do that? Studio provides tools for 3D ... Building central backend systems You will: * Design and execute on the architecture and technical ...

Pipeworks Studios

Game Systems Engineer

Eugene, OR · On-site +1

$92K - $110K/yr

Eugene, OR Compensation: $92,000 - $110,000 / year Description Pipeworks Studios is seeking an ... Experience with performance optimization, memory management, multithreading, networking, backend ...

Netflix

Technical Director, Unannounced Cloud Game

OR · On-site +1

You'll operate as a key member of our studio leads group, partnering closely with the Game Director ... workflows, rendering, backend services, and cross-platform development (including Linux)

Pipeworks Studios

Game Systems Engineer

Eugene, OR · On-site +1

$92K - $110K/yr

Description Pipeworks Studios is seeking an experienced Engineer. This is a hands-on individual ... Experience with performance optimization, memory management, multithreading, networking, backend ...

Pipeworks Studios

Game Systems Engineer

Eugene, OR · On-site +1

Pipeworks Studios is seeking an experienced Engineer. This is a hands-on individual-contributor ... Experience with performance optimization, memory management, multithreading, networking, backend ...

PlayStation Global

Senior Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

... for players and game studio partners. Required Qualifications * Must relocate to Los Angeles ... Collaborated on cloud-deployed services hosting APIs and backend processes talking to data storage ...

Amazon

Senior Software Engineer, Luna Omni

Seattle, WA · On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

... common backend functionality. As a Senior SDE on Omni, you will own the architecture and delivery ... product, game studios, and other engineering teams to define technical roadmaps and influence ...

Amazon

Senior Software Engineer, Luna Omni

Seattle, WA · On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

... common backend functionality. As a Senior SDE on Omni, you will own the architecture and delivery ... product, game studios, and other engineering teams to define technical roadmaps and influence ...

etc. interactive

$85K - $115K/yr

Help integrate backend services and player engagement analytics into the game client * Write clean ... paced startup studio Location This is a hybrid role based out of our New York City studio.

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Product Manager - Games, Social Platform (L5)

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Netflix
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 5 - 10K employees
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$310K - $545K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

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5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

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Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what's next.
At Netflix, we have an insatiable desire to continually improve our products and deliver new experiences to delight and entertain our quickly growing membership. The Product Manager - Games - Social Platform is a cross-functional leader who will apply their strategic, analytical, and relationship-building expertise to develop and execute our roadmap for bringing our members together to play games via social experiences like online and co-op multiplayer, sharing, chat, and more.
The Product Manager for Games - Social Platform will lead major new product initiatives and materially transform existing product areas with high business impact. You will champion a curated space where players can connect, collaborate, and share, while ensuring a high-quality, trusted environment.
What you will do:
  • Drive near-term roadmaps: Set near-term product roadmaps with some guidance, bringing along senior stakeholders to shape the games social platform strategy for our first and third-party game studio partners.
  • Execute end-to-end projects: Execute with minimal guidance on large, end-to-end projects developing back-end systems and tooling for game partners, breaking things down into achievable milestones.
  • Innovate on social experiences: Apply strong knowledge of industry trends, data, and market dynamics to shape product strategy and identify meaningful innovation opportunities for friends, presence, online multiplayer, sharing, and chat features.
  • Foster collaboration and alignment: Drive alignment with cross-functional stakeholders outside of your squad across Netflix's Games and Product & Technology organizations to create a unified strategy for member-to-member relationships.
  • Drive effective decision-making: Effectively farm for dissent to inform decision-making, drawing out opposing opinions and leveraging context to manage risk assessments for social features in partnership with Trust and Safety, Legal, and Customer Support.

Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in product management or related business areas, ideally with direct experience working on social products or systems in video games.
  • Proven ability to lead major new product initiatives or materially transform existing product areas with high business impact.
  • Experience translating UX testing and feedback into impactful new features.
  • Demonstrates strength in experimentation methodology, iterative product development, and analysis best practices to enhance the customer experience.
  • Experience articulating project goals, product requirements, and results in clear, compelling, and actionable ways across diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Technical background or strong understanding of technical systems and platforms.
  • Ambitious self-starter who deals well with ambiguity and a fast-paced, multiple-project environment.

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $310,000.00 - $545,000.00. This compensation range will vary based on location.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.

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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

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Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997

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