At Papaya, we believe in the power of play. We create skill-based mobile games that combine fun, competition, and real rewards — enjoyed by millions of players worldwide.
We're building a platform where players join tournaments, connect with others, and keep coming back. With a strong focus on innovation, scalability, and user experience, we aim to redefine what mobile gaming can offer.
We’re a fast-growing, profitable company with the spirit of a startup — no corporate bureaucracy, no endless layers of approvals. Everyone on the team makes a real impact on the product, and your voice truly matters.
We’re looking for a Software Team Lead to take full ownership over the team driving the first 7-day experience of new players — one of the most critical journeys in our product.
You’ll be responsible for shaping the team’s direction, setting standards, and leading a cross-functional team to deliver features that help millions of players get excited to come back from their very first session. We offer a hybrid work model with flexibility at our growing Warsaw office.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of cross-functional team focused on onboarding and early user experience.

• Own hiring, onboarding, and team growth — building a high-performance culture.

• Collaborate with Product, Analysts, and Game teams to define and execute on roadmap priorities.

• Deliver reliable, scalable backend systems that support seamless and engaging first-week experiences.

• Ensure fast, smooth, and iterative delivery — with clear accountability and ownership.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams and working with cross-functional teams.

• 7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer with a strong backend background.

• Proven experience in developing real-time web services for high-scale systems.

• Hands-on experience in cloud-based architectures, specifically AWS.

• Strong proficiency in Node.js (Backend) and familiarity with C# (Unity, Frontend).

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or a relevant technical field.

• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).

What We Offer:

• Join a profitable company with the heart of a startup – stable, growing, and full of energy.

• Enjoy a hybrid work model with flexibility and a growing Warsaw office.

• Receive competitive compensation tailored to the Polish market- B2B Service agreement

• Comfortable office in central Warsaw equipped with all the necessary tools to conquer the universe

• Luxmed Medical services

• Monthly 'Uber Eats' voucher

• Multisport card

• Monthly Happy Hours

• Snacks and Breakfasts