--- title: 'Don''t See What You''re Looking For? at PlayQ' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/don-t-see-what-you-re-looking-for-playq-santa-monica-0wk6xn0q6scd' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-16' --- # Don't See What You're Looking For? at PlayQ - **Company:** PlayQ - **Location:** Santa Monica, CA - **Posted:** 2021-04-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/playq/jobs/3055199 ## Job description About Us: PlayQ is a rapidly growing global entertainment and technology company delivering high-quality mobile titles and innovative game development solutions to a worldwide audience. Our games have been downloaded more than 60 million times across the globe, with millions of users playing every day! Our dedicated teams, based in downtown Santa Monica, CA, work together to craft the clever, visually stunning, and unforgettable experiences that our players love. Our emphasis on individual leadership means each team member has the opportunity to make a big impact, while our commitment to creative freedom gives them the ability to create whatever they can imagine. It’s this mindset that has led us to develop our own IP, infuse games with rich storytelling, build our own development tools, and solve the deepest technical challenges - all in the name of disrupting the mobile gaming landscape. General Application: If you’re interested in joining the PlayQ team but don't see an opportunity that you'd like to apply to, please send us your resume. We'll keep your information on file and will reach out if we find a match! For California residents, please see the [Privacy Notice](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OPdPElmDXLP2CH_fB4BIDhGbsL9iEVeR/view?usp=sharing) for California Residents. California law requires that we provide you this notice about the collection and use of your personal information. Please read it carefully. ## About PlayQ ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: PlayQ is a global mobile game studio that designs and publishes high-quality, visually stunning games with deep storytelling, downloaded over 60 million times worldwide. - **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage – $10K total funding, no later rounds disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Santa Monica, California, United States - **Founded**: 2007 - **Founders**: Not publicly named; CEO is Joseph Aigboboh (per company website) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Mobile gaming / computer games - **Target customers**: B2C – mobile gamers globally (free-to-play with in-app purchases) - **Mission**: “Deliver unforgettable gaming experiences that our players will treasure for years to come” [playq.com](https://www.playq.com/company) ## Products & Services - **[Unnamed mobile titles]**: PlayQ develops its own IP and has released multiple games that have collectively been downloaded more than 60 million times. The studio focuses on clever mechanics, rich storytelling, and visually stunning design. Specific game names are not publicly listed on the company site, but the portfolio is self-published for iOS and Android. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: - Total Funding: $10,000 (seed round on 2007‑04‑15, led by Techstars) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/playq) - Annual downloads: 60M+ lifetime (no recent revenue publicly available) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Techstars (seed investor) - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount declined 26.4% year‑over‑year to 63 employees (as of mid‑2026) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/playq) – this may indicate a restructuring or downsizing phase. - Named one of Built In LA’s 2025 Best Places to Work [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/playq) - Maintains a global workforce across 8 countries (USA, Ukraine, Brazil, Germany, South Korea, Sweden, Turkey, Canada) ## Competitive Advantages - **Proprietary IP & tools**: PlayQ builds its own game engines, development tools, and storytelling frameworks, reducing reliance on third‑party engines. - **Creative freedom**: The company emphasizes individual leadership and gives team members the autonomy to experiment and own large parts of the product. - **In‑house art & analytics**: A dedicated design team (38% of employees) and strong use of analytics tools (Tableau, Looker) help optimize player engagement. ## Strategic Focus - **Mobile‑first innovation**: PlayQ aims to disrupt the mobile gaming landscape by combining deep narrative with technically demanding gameplay. - **Global reach**: With offices in multiple countries, the studio targets a worldwide audience and leverages distributed talent. - **Hybrid work model**: Santa Monica HQ offers flexible remote/on‑site work, with remote roles also available. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & recognition**: Named a Built In 2025 Best Place to Work in LA, with a 4.7/5 employer rating on LinkedIn (28 reviews) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/playq) - **Hybrid work**: Flexible remote/on‑site schedule; HQ in Santa Monica, CA. - **Perks**: - Equity grants, relocation assistance, pay transparency - Free snacks/drinks, some meals provided, onsite parking - Dental, health, pet insurance; family medical leave; onsite Mother’s Room - Job training, conference budgets, online course subscriptions, paid certifications - Diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives (unconscious bias training, diverse management) - **Tech stack**: C#, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform; design tools like Figma, Blender, Photoshop; analytics with Tableau, Looker; project management via Jira, Confluence, Trello. ## Sources 1. [playq.com](https://www.playq.com/company) – Company mission and overview 2. [playq.com](https://www.playq.com/careers) – Careers page and hiring process 3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/playq) – Built In profile with perks, tech stack, and awards 4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/playq) – LinkedIn company page: funding, headcount, employee demographics, salary ranges, reviews ## Other roles at PlayQ - [Senior C#/Unity Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-c-unity-engineer-playq-kyiv-qfr5ztg1z6z4) — Kyiv, Ukraine - [Don't See What You're Looking For?](https://feeny.ai/job/don-t-see-what-you-re-looking-for-healthsherpa-all-jx3ychc8wqp1) — All, United States - [Don't See What You're Looking For?](https://feeny.ai/job/don-t-see-what-you-re-looking-for-b-stock-united-states-bwst1qdq7a0s) — United States