Principal Product Manager - Games, Social Platform

Netflix

Actively hiring
Remote (Usa - Remote, US) Posted 126 days ago $660,000$1,000,000 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Principal Product Manager at Netflix’s Games division, you will lead the development of social platforms that connect members through multiplayer games and other interactive features. Your daily responsibilities include formulating strategies based on consumer research and user testing to enhance member engagement, collaborating with engineering teams to build back-end systems for game developers, and ensuring alignment across various departments to deliver impactful social experiences. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in product management within the gaming industry, a deep understanding of social dynamics in games, and strong technical acumen. You will work on cutting-edge technologies and tools while navigating complex business challenges to create innovative solutions that delight gamers worldwide.

Skills

Python JavaScript Node.js MongoDB PostgreSQL AWS Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Git Agile Scrum

What you'll do

  • Own the strategy and roadmap for social features in games to connect members via multiplayer, sharing, chat, etc.
  • Utilize research, analysis, and user testing to understand how social experiences enhance member joy in gaming.
  • Drive alignment across Netflix’s Games and Product & Technology teams on social experience development and impact.
  • Collaborate with engineers to develop back-end systems for game partners and enable them to provision and optimize social features.
  • Manage risk assessment of social features in partnership with Trust and Safety, Legal, and Player/Customer Support.
  • Identify opportunities to expand Social offerings through external partnerships with Games Leadership and Business Development Leads.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in product management with a focus on social products/systems in video games.
  • Proven ability to think strategically and lead complex cross-functional projects from concept to completion.
  • Deep understanding of gaming ecosystems, platforms, revenue streams, business models, trends, and user needs.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build bridges between functions, teams, and stakeholders.
  • Experience translating UX testing and feedback into impactful new features for social experiences in games.
  • Passionate about enhancing customer experience through data-driven insights and user feedback.

Market check

Salary context

This $660,000–$1,000,000 range sits above 100% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$164,800$240,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$176,450$238,450

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Netflix

Netflix is the world''s leading streaming entertainment service, offering a vast library of TV series, films, documentaries, and original content to subscribers in over 190 countries. Industry: Streaming Entertainment & Media

Netflix currently has 91 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $388,000–$610,000 across 87 roles with salary data.

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