Berlin, BE, DE Remote (Global) Full-time

SOFTGAMES is hiring a Head of Live Games - Fully Remote

About the Role

What You'll Do

Steer the strategic direction of a growing portfolio of live games, ensuring consistent profitability and sustained player engagement across platforms such as Facebook Instant Games. You will be accountable for long-term EBIT growth and the overall health of 6+ live titles.

Lead and develop a team of 3–5 Game Producers, providing mentorship and strategic guidance to help them prioritize features, refine roadmaps, and make decisions that balance player satisfaction with financial performance. Foster a culture where teams proactively identify high-impact opportunities and iterate with confidence.

Design communication structures and operational frameworks that empower teams to work independently while staying aligned with business goals. Drive resource planning with a forward-looking mindset—building internal capabilities or leveraging external partnerships to ensure each game has the support it needs to succeed.

Identify systemic constraints and lead change initiatives, whether through team adjustments, process improvements, or strategic pivots, always with clarity and consistent communication.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 8 years in senior leadership roles such as Head of Studio, Executive Producer, or VP Games
  • Proven experience managing producers or team leads in a live-ops environment
  • Strong financial acumen with a demonstrated ability to grow EBIT while maintaining quality player experiences
  • Deep understanding of the casual free-to-play gaming landscape, particularly in sustaining long-lived titles
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans across multiple teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Facebook Instant Games or similar instant-play platforms

Benefits

  • Fully remote work with flexible hours—no crunch, no mandatory overtime
  • Generous vacation policy, available to all employees regardless of location
  • Home office allowance to support remote productivity
  • Monthly stipend for home internet and electricity expenses
  • Choice of MacBook Pro or Lenovo laptop
  • Monthly meal allowance for lunches
  • Access to modern office space in central Berlin with state-of-the-art equipment (optional on-site work)
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill-building
  • Company swag including hoodies, bags, and mugs
  • Biannual offsite retreats for team collaboration, strategy, and celebration
Required Skills
LeadershipLive OpsGame ProductionData-Driven Decision MakingEBIT ManagementPlayer ExperienceF2P GamesAgile ManagementStrategic PlanningProfit Optimization LeadershipLive OpsGame ProductionData-Driven Decision MakingEBIT ManagementPlayer ExperienceF2P GamesAgile ManagementStrategic PlanningProfit Optimization
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SOFTGAMES
SOFTGAMES is the global powerhouse in Instant Gaming. We believe that great games should be accessible to everyone, everywhere, instantly. Our mission is to create high-quality, social-first gaming experiences that run seamlessly across all devices, breaking down the barriers between players and their next favorite game. Our vision is simple: to become the daily habit of casual gamers worldwide. We don't just build games; we create long-lasting digital worlds where millions of people connect, compete, and play every single day. By partnering closely with giants like Meta, Microsoft and Samsung, we are shaping the future of play, delivering rich, engaging content to a global audience of billions. SOFTGAMES is a remote-first studio and home to over 135 passionate experts from all over the world. We thrive on proactive, independent teams with the freedom to take initiative and challenge the status quo.
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Department Remote
Category management
Posted 5 days ago