Head of Monetization
Appodeal is a dynamic US-based product company with a truly global presence.
We have offices in Warsaw, Barcelona and Virginia along with remote team members located around the world.
Our company thrives on diversity, collaboration, and innovation, making us a leader in the mobile app monetization space.
Why Appodeal?
At Appodeal, we’re more than just a company—we’re a team united by a common mission: to help every person discover and grow their talents!
We take pride in our cutting-edge product and our internationally dispersed team of talented professionals.
Here’s what we value, and what we hope you do too:
- Continuous Learning and Growth: We are passionate about learning, growing personally, and building rewarding careers.
- Making an Impact: We are committed to building a history-defining company that leaves a lasting impact on the mobile app industry.
- Solving Exciting Challenges: We tackle complex problems every day, supported by a team of world-class professionals and mentors.
- Enjoying the Journey: We believe in having fun while working toward our goals.
We are a mobile gaming company specializing in evergreen casual titles with ad-driven monetization at scale. We are looking for a Head of Monetization to lead and scale our monetization strategy across all titles, ensuring maximum LTV uplift and close collaboration with product, UA, and ad tech teams.
Responsibilities:
- Define & execute monetization strategy across a portfolio of casual games (iOS & Android).
- Lead and grow the monetization team (monetization managers, ad quality, technical support).
- Act as Product Owner for internal ad tech solutions and collaborate with the ad tech team on projects to scale our performance.
- Run systematic A/B tests to make data driven decisions on ads strategy.
- Build and maintain senior relationships with ad partners (networks, DSPs, exchanges).
- Partner with Product & UA teams to align monetization design with game economy and user acquisition ROI.
Requirements:
- 5+ years in mobile ads monetization, with proven leadership experience (Head/Lead role or equivalent).
- Track record of building and managing monetization teams (analysts, managers, tech).
- Deep understanding of ad mediation, waterfalls, bidding, and in-house monetization infrastructure.
- Strong data-driven mindset, comfortable with A/B testing, SQL, BI tools, and LTV modeling.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Product, UA, BI, and Tech.
- Established relationships with major ad partners.
- Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.
We believe in the following values, and hope you do too:
- Leverage Data to Build Product. We rely on data to make informed decisions and create products that solve real problems. While data guides us, we apply insight, context, and wisdom to interpret it thoughtfully.
- We Work Together to Serve Others. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. By serving others—customers, teammates, and stakeholders—we create value and build trust.
- Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Insist on Higher Standards. We commit to grow and evolve in everything we do, constantly seeking opportunities to refine our processes, skills, and results. Excellence is a continuous journey, and we embrace a mindset of learning, adapting, and improving every day.
- Passionate Curiosity Fuels Perseverance. Passionate curiosity drives us to explore challenges, learn from setbacks, and adapt with resilience. It fuels our determination to find solutions and ensures we never give up.
- Direct and Straightforward, No Politics. Transparency and honesty are essential. We communicate clearly, focus on facts, and avoid unnecessary politics or hidden agendas.
- Lean Startup Mentality: Start Small, Iterate Quickly. We prioritize experimentation, fast learning, resourcefulness, agility, and innovation. We test, iterate, and adapt to achieve our goals efficiently.
- Ownership and Accountability. Everyone is empowered to take ownership of their work. We are accountable for our decisions, actions, and outcomes.
With an outstanding product and a mission that excites and inspires, Appodeal offers a unique opportunity to make an impact while being part of an amazing team.
Join us and help shape the future of mobile app success!