Game Economy Team Lead (Solitaire)

Papaya is a leading skill-based mobile gaming company, bringing together fun, competition, and real rewards for millions of players worldwide. Driven by our vision to create one of the world’s most exciting player communities, we develop games powered by a large-scale B2C platform that supports tens of millions of daily tournaments and connects players around the world through social competitions. Located in the heart of Tel Aviv, we offer a fast-moving environment, culture of innovation, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a true impact. We are looking for people who play for real and want to shape the future of gaming with us. Now, our top-performing Solitaire studio is looking for a Game Economy Team Lead to lead its team of game economists. This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll own the health of the Solitaire economy end to end, from feature ideation to post-launch tuning, while growing a team of talented economists and shaping how economic decisions are made across the studio.

Requirements: • 4+ years of experience in a Game Economy role within the gaming industry, ideally in free-to-play mobile games- A must. • Experience leading or mentoring analysts or economists, formally or informally- A must. • Deep understanding of game economies: sinks and sources, inflation control, reward systems, progression, and their impact on retention and monetization. • Proven experience designing, running, and analyzing A/B tests. • Strong proficiency in SQL, and experience building economic models and simulations in Excel, Google Sheets, Python, or R. • Experience using AI tools and LLMs (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) to streamline analysis, modeling, and research. An advantage. • Experience with skill-based, competitive, or tournament-based games. An advantage. • B.A. / B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or an equivalent background. Soft Skills • A natural leader who raises the bar for the team while staying close to the details. • Ability to turn complex economic concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal. • A pragmatic mindset that balances data-driven rigor with creativity and player empathy. • Thrives in a fast-paced, fast-growing environment with a can-do approach. Why Join Us? • Lead the team that owns and shapes the economy of Solitaire games played by millions of players worldwide. • Work with one of the industry's top-performing teams. • Grow your leadership career in a company that values creativity, ownership, and continuous learning.