At Skillz, we’ve built our culture around what it takes to truly win, not just on the scoreboard but in how we deliver experiences that people love. This isn’t about doing the most. It’s about doing what matters and doing it exceptionally well.

Here’s what powers us:

Deliver Results That Delight Customers

Success at Skillz isn’t just about KPIs. It’s about seamless game flow, honest matchmaking, real rewards, and player trust. We build for people, and we aim to surprise them in the best way possible. Just like we work to delight our players, we work to delight our developers, because they’re our customers too and our partners in creating great experiences.

Never Settle

We’re not here to do things just well enough. We’re here to raise the bar every day, every release, every player touchpoint, and every developer asset. Whether we’re optimizing our matchmaking engine or enhancing our developer tools, we always ask one thing: Can this be better? If it can, we push. We don’t say “that’s not my job.” We’re all in, from start to finish.

Obsess Over Our Product

You can’t fake passion. And you’ll find it everywhere here. We live inside the game experience. Everyone at Skillz plays at least 25 games a week. Top staff players often play over 200 because we believe you can’t build a great product from a distance.

Compete to Win

We’re not afraid to compete with the industry, with ourselves, and even with the impossible. We set clear targets, measure performance, and push each other to meet and exceed them.

How This Culture Comes to Life

These principles aren’t just words, they’re wired into how we work, learn, and grow at Skillz.

During Onboarding

New team members are introduced to our culture principles early on. We take time to walk through what each one means, how it shows up in our day-to-day work, and why they matter. From the start, we want everyone to understand the mindset and behaviors that drive success here.

In Manager Check-ins

Our culture principles also guide the way we lead. Managers use them as a framework during regular check-ins to support goal setting, give feedback, and track growth. Whether it’s encouraging someone to “Never Settle” on a project or recognizing how they “Deliver Results That Delight Customers,” these values help shape meaningful conversations.

“Play Sessions”

We host a company-wide “play session” designed to bring one of our culture principles to life. These sessions are interactive, creative, and team-driven. They’re a fun (and impactful) way to connect with our culture beyond the day-to-day.

What Does This Mean for You?

If you’re a developer: build something bold with us.
If you’re a player: know we’re always working to earn your next match.
If you’re a future teammate: come ready to compete and win.