Givery aims to provide the missing link that our clients need to scout, hire, and train world-class engineers. We are profitable, privately owned, and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Our clients include some of the biggest names in Japan. We have a diverse team from all corners of the world and we are looking for a motivated Product Development Analyst to help us expand Track, a platform that helps companies train and evaluate technical skills.

What we're up to

We’re the creators of the award-winning skill evaluation and training platform 'Track'. We are currently tackling the exciting mission of modernizing Japan's hiring culture and helping companies build and maintain strong engineering teams.

Through this year and beyond, we plan to expand our product lineup, enhance our UI/UX, roll out new microservices, and build new features, which we hope you’ll be a significant part of in the planning and building process.

Responsibilities

- Work with stakeholders to gather and clarify business requirements for new features and enhancements.

- Research and document user needs, market trends, and competitor offerings to inform product decisions.

- Gather and synthesize user and stakeholder feedback to identify improvement opportunities.

- Conduct data analysis to provide insights for product decision-making.

- Draft specifications and user stories.

- Help maintain and organize the product backlog, ensuring items are well-documented and clear.

- Support communication between the development team and stakeholders by preparing reports and documentation.

- Assist in tracking development progress and identifying potential roadblocks.

The Attractiveness of the Position

## Awesome tech!

One particular aspect that makes us proud of our team is the fact that we use modern technologies and development practices such as code reviews, continuous integration, unit tests, etc. Engineers feel welcome here.

## Work-life balance

We encourage team members to have other activities and responsibilities in life; the average engineer works 40 hours a week. We have flex time, maternity/paternity leave, etc., which is something many of our proud new parents really appreciate.

## Choose where you work

We are set up for remote work, but you are more than welcome to come to our modern office in Shibuya, Tokyo.

## International environment

We have people from all corners of the world working together to build the best products possible. Most engineers use English daily, but the perfect candidate will be able to navigate and negotiate our international work environment while making the transition towards an even more global team smooth for the local members as well.

Work Environment

We have people from all corners of the world working together to build the best products possible. Most dev team members use English daily, while most business team members use Japanese. For this role, the perfect candidate will be able to navigate and negotiate our international work environment while making the transition towards an even more global team smooth for the local members as well.

We are very proud of what Givery has become. The incredibly low turnover rate of our team proves that Givery fosters a work culture that is both very supportive and welcoming. We are sure, once you meet the team, you will feel it too!

PC Spec

Mac or Windows

*You can pick your machine and we'll have it ready for you on your first day if you are located in Japan.

• 1 year of professional experience in software development, design, product, or analytical roles related to software development.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent documentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts.
• Basic understanding of software development processes.
• Proficiency with common productivity and collaboration tools such as Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Calendar), Notion, and Slack or similar.

Nice-to-have

• 3+ years professional experience in software development, product, or related analytical roles.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product management tools like Jira.
• Understanding of Japanese business culture.
• Experience in user research or usability testing.
• Strong interest in emerging technology trends.
• Experience working in remote or distributed teams.
• Business level proficiency in English.

Language

• Business-level Japanese conversation, reading, and writing skills.
• Daily conversational level English ability.

Who fits us

The ideal candidate will have a robust technical project management background, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects. This role requires a strong communicator, strategic thinker, with a proven growth mindset. The philosophy of Track is “Empower Engineering,” and we encourage everyone in the team to share this mindset.

Selection Process

Generally, we are able to move pretty fast from the time someone applies until we send them an offer, so it’s up to the candidate’s schedule. Here are the steps:

- Track Test

- Casual chat

- Team interview (usually 3 rounds over 2 hours with people you’ll work with)

- Manager interview

- Offer!

*The order of 1 and 2 may change.

Precautions

- If you reside abroad and are hired, you will need to relocate to Japan.

- You need either a diploma or more than 10 years of engineering experience to obtain a visa.

- In addition to visa support, one-way airfare will be provided.