Full Job Description
Publishing Manager
QA - Mobile Publishing
Full-time
Bengaluru, Karnataka
At Kwalee, we foster an environment where creativity and collaboration come together. Specialising in both the development and publishing of casual and hybrid casual games, we also bring our creative touch to publishing PC & Console titles, ensuring a diverse and exciting gaming portfolio.
By joining our talented team in Bangalore or Leamington Spa, you’ll be part of a space where ideas flow freely, innovation flourishes, and team spirit stays strong. We’ve found that when we’re all together, great things happen. With over 1 billion players already reached, your work will contribute to our shared mission of making the most fun games for the world's players.
Join the team!
As we continue to grow, we are now looking for a Publishing Manager to join our Mobile Publishing team.
As a Publishing Manager, you will be responsible for publishing highly successful mobile games and building trusted relationships with external developers. You will work closely with our Marketing, Product, and Analytics teams. Together you will maximise game success and drive company growth.
This is a permanent role based in our Bangalore office, where our daily in-office collaboration fuels creativity and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Find and evaluate high-quality mobile games for publishing opportunities.
- Provide constructive feedback to developers to improve game KPIs.
- Negotiate favourable terms with external developers and studios.
- Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with partner teams.
- Collaborate with marketing, product, and analytics teams to optimise performance.
- Analyse market trends and implement best practice publishing strategies.
- Support user acquisition campaigns to ensure cost-effective growth.
- Help developers integrate core libraries, analytics, ad placements, A/B testing, and localisation.
- Research competitor products and playtest games to identify opportunities.
- Present key publishing findings to management and team members.
Requirements
- Proven experience in mobile game publishing, business development, or a related role.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate game KPIs and market trends.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with external partners.
- Experience collaborating across marketing, product, and analytics functions.
- Passion for mobile games and a deep understanding of F2P models.
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Based in our Bangalore office for 5 days per week.
We believe in more than just a job—we’re committed to helping you thrive with a fantastic work-life balance and a range of great benefits! With group health insurance and 20 annual leave days, you’ll have plenty of time to recharge. Stay energised throughout the day with unlimited snacks and drinks, and enjoy access to a discounted premium gym membership to keep you feeling your best.
You’ll work with cutting-edge equipment in an environment designed for your success, with clear career progression and endless opportunities for growth. To keep things lively, we host seasonal events, regular townhalls, and share exclusive Kwalee merch—making sure there’s always something exciting to look forward to!