Product Owner

Summary

Join Rush Street Interactive, a leader in online casino and sports betting, as a Product Owner to lead our Gamification efforts. You will be responsible for crafting engaging player experiences, driving innovation through reward-driven features, and working with cross-functional teams to execute a gamification roadmap. This role requires a proactive problem-solver passionate about player engagement and thriving in fast-paced environments. You will define features enhancing player engagement, retention, and monetization, leverage player insights and data analytics, and collaborate with various teams to deliver compelling gamification features. The ideal candidate will have a data-driven mindset, strong communication skills, and a passion for online gaming. This is an opportunity to shape the future of gamified experiences in online gaming.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, marketing, design or a related field
• 5+ years in product management, game design, or a related field, with at least 2 years focused on gamification or player engagement mechanics
• Proven experience in gamification, engagement mechanics, loyalty programs, or behavioral design - ideally in the online casino, sportsbook, or gaming space
• Strong understanding of game design principles, progression systems, reward structures, and player psychology
• Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging analytics tools to evaluate feature performance and optimize engagement
• Ability to work in agile product development environments, with a track record of shipping impactful features
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to translate vision into execution with both technical and non-technical teams
• Passion for online gaming, user experience, and creating products that keep players coming back for more

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the Casino Gamification roadmap, defining features that enhance player engagement, retention, and monetization
• Work closely with designers, data analysts, engineers, and marketing teams to conceptualize and deliver high-impact gamification mechanics
• Leverage player insights, data analytics, and industry trends to design compelling reward structures, missions, challenges, and progression systems
• Prioritize backlog items based on business impact, player value, and feasibility, ensuring alignment with broader product and company goals
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams to deliver visually compelling and frictionless gamification features that seamlessly integrate into the casino and sportsbook experiences
• Conduct competitive analysis and A/B testing to optimize mechanics and drive continuous iteration
• Act as the internal champion for gamification, advocating for its role in driving engagement while balancing compliance and responsible gaming considerations
• Act as a key point of contact for leadership on engagement and retention strategies related to gamification
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and player-centric decision-making across your team

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Autonomy – we embrace personal freedom and responsibility
• Creativity – we are open to new ideas of how we can be better
• Growth – we want you to develop personally as well as professionally
• Top-notch professionals who are passionate about what they do
• People-oriented environment and supportive atmosphere