Cat Daddy Games is looking for a Live Operations Specialist to join our team in Kirkland, WA. The Live Ops Specialist plays a critical role in the success and operational health of our mobile titles. As the game’s execution expert, the Live Operations Specialist is responsible for implementing, deploying and managing in-game events, sales, and promotions for assigned title(s). Working closely with various game stakeholders, the Live Operations Specialist boosts player engagement and monetization over a game’s lifetime, by reliably and precisely deploying a seamless flow of in-game content releases.

What you will do:

Own the execution of all in-game content releases
Ensure the in-game actions, communication, and promotions are set up, tested, approved, and released. Follow up post-release to verify clean deployment
Collaborate with the game stakeholders on in-game content strategies and determine how to execute those plans with available resources and tools
Collaborate with a wide variety of departments (internal and external) as needed: designers, artists, producers, community managers, QA, localization, marketing, etc.
Identify risks and resolve problems quickly, providing support to the rest of the team
Strategically brainstorm, collaborate, and implement operational improvements and efficiencies

Who we think will be a great fit:

Minimum 2 years’ experience working on a live game operated as a service, or similar experience in a similar industry
General understanding of free to play mobile game mechanics
Fast learner who takes pride in mastering tools and processes
Driven to consistently deliver results and exceed expectations with a high level of personal responsibility for work quality
Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to solve problems and execute on plans using a combination of common sense, creative (outside the box) and analytical thinking
Demonstrate good judgement, prioritization, and decision-making skills under pressure
Great communicator with the ability to build strong relationships
Dedicated team player, who is willing to do what it takes for the success of the team as well as the game
Passion for gaming
Experience with Perforce, Test Track Pro (Perforce Helix ALM), and/or Favro is a plus
Proficiency with general code parsing (html, json) and/or basic knowledge of programming languages (SQL, Python, C++) is a plus
Bachelor's degree preferred