Product Owner, Japan
Product Owner, Japan
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22-08-2025
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ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a talented Product Owner who is deeply immersed in the Japanese market who is capable of adapting and localizing global solutions to the expectations of Japanese players and studios who can lead discovery with Japanese partners (AAA midcore and hypercasual) who understands the limitations and features of monetizations in Japan (carrier billing convenience store payments and cultural restrictions) who can work in conjunction with Sales and Success teams in the region and who can form and prioritize a roadmap of solutions features and frameworks in demand by Japanese developers.
If youre passionate about driving business growth supporting game developers and expanding the reach of innovative gaming solutions we would love to hear from you!
This role will be based out of our Japan office and is onsite.
ABOUT US
At Xsolla we believe that great games begin as ideas driven by the curiosity dedication and grit of creators around the world. Our mission is to empower these visionaries by providing the support and resources they need to bring their games to life. We are committed to leveling the playing field ensuring that every creator has the opportunity to share their passion with the world.
Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Berlin Seoul and beyond we partner with industry leaders like Valve Twitch and Ubisoft to clear the paths for innovation in gaming. Our global reach spans over 200 geographies offering more than 700 payment methods in 130 currencies.
Longevity Opportunity Vision Enjoy the game!
Responsibilities
- Maintaining full-cycle ownership of Japanese products and adaptations of D2C solutions
- Product discovery with local partners
- Adapting features interfaces flow and documentation to Japanese realities
- Collecting and processing user and business analytics for features activities A/B tests
- Building a link between the global Xsolla product strategy and the local ones realities
- Maintaining roadmap and product documentation in English and Japanese
- Working with Design Success Data and Engineering teams
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in the Japanese market for at least 3 years
- Experience in the gaming industry (development publishing or platforms)
- Gacha
- Subscriptions & LiveOps
- D2C cases: Web Shops external top-ups in-game campaigns
- Knowledge of key payment instruments in Japan: Konbini Line Pay Carrier Billing
- Proficiency in Japanese at least at the JLPT-N2 level
- Experience interacting with Japanese B2B clients or publishers
- Knowledge of English at the upper-intermediate level and above
- Understanding of user patterns of Japanese players (retention orientation social mechanics visual preferences)
Deep understanding of monetization models in the Japanese market:
Bonus Points
- Work experience in an international company
- Experience in bringing a global product to the Japanese market
- Experience with BI / analytics / A/B testing / marketing
- Understanding of Japanese legislation regarding advertising gacha children and online payments
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work with a fast-growing global brand.
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Flexible work environment (remote hybrid or in-office options).
Collaborative and innovative team culture.
Career growth opportunities in a dynamic and expanding market.
If youre passionate about gaming and want to make an impact in the Japan region wed love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of our journey.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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