Senior Director of Product

This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000).

We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 50 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world.

At Almedia, you’ll:

• Own way more, way earlier — you’ll be trusted with responsibility fast.

• Push harder, get further — this isn’t a 9–5. We highly reward intensity.

• Join a rare environment — you will work with ambitious high-speed, high-ownership people.

• Fully present — we’re 5 days a week in the office to build the energising momentum we need
  

We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Senior Director of Product to be our first R&D hire in a new location (London or NYC). This is a critical leadership role for an entrepreneurial expert who will not just own a product area but will be responsible for building and scaling a new R&D function from the ground up. You will own the strategic direction of our most critical product initiatives, working directly with the CEO and other founders to redefine the gaming and advertising experience for millions of users. If you are a builder with a proven track record of solving complex problems at scale and a passion for leading new ventures, this is your opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly growing company.

What You’ll Do 🎯

• Define & Own R&D Strategy: You will be responsible for building and executing the R&D strategy in a new region, aligning it with ambitious company-wide goals and working directly with the founder to set the product vision.

• Build & Lead a High-Performing Team: You will have the unique opportunity to build a new R&D function from scratch, recruiting, mentoring, and leading a team of product managers, engineers, and designers.

• Hands-On Product Ownership: You will take a hands-on approach to solving complex product challenges, owning the full product lifecycle from discovery to launch and iteration, with a strong focus on monetization, engagement, and retention.

• Leverage Advanced Data Tools: You will use advanced data tools (Amplitude, Hex, Looker) to guide strategy, improve processes, and translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for the leadership team.

• Collaborate for Global Impact: You will work closely with other leaders and teams to ensure alignment on high-impact projects, fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration across the entire company.

What You’ll Bring 💡

• Extensive Product Leadership: A proven track record in a senior product role, with experience building and scaling high-performing teams, and a history of solving complex product challenges at scale.

• Deep Industry Knowledge: A comprehensive understanding of the mobile gaming or advertising industry (B2C) and the ability to spot new opportunities, build from scratch, and iterate quickly.

• Strategic & Analytical Expertise: Exceptional ability to build a comprehensive product strategy, leverage data and analytics to inform high-stakes decisions, and communicate complex insights to a C-level audience.

• Process & People Management: Strong leadership skills in developing team members and implementing scalable, efficient processes that enable rapid growth.

• Hands-On Ownership: A history of being a hands-on "doer" who is comfortable diving into the details when needed.

What Makes You a Great Fit 🌟

• You are a visionary leader and a hands-on operator, motivated by a hybrid role that blends high-level strategy with day-to-day execution.

• You are a proactive builder who loves to structure teams and processes from the ground up, with a passion for continuous improvement.

• You are impact-obsessed, driven by a strong desire to achieve tangible results and solve problems before they arise.

Why Almedia? 🎁

• Scale With Almedia: Have a real impact and grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.

• High-Growth Environment: We encourage all staff to take ownership of projects and consistently raise the bar.

• Do More, Get More: Generous bonus scheme to ensure great, proactive work is valued.

• We Listen: We regularly add to our benefits through rigorous employee feedback.

We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.