Givery aims to provide the essential link that our clients need to scout, hire, and train world-class engineers. We are a profitable, privately owned company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Our clients include some of the most prominent names in Japan. We have a diverse team from all over the world and are seeking a motivated Product Development Analyst to help us expand Track, a platform that aids companies in training and evaluating technical skills.

What we're up to

We are the creators of the award-winning skill evaluation and training platform 'Track'. We are currently engaged in the exciting mission of modernizing Japan's hiring culture and assisting companies in building and maintaining strong engineering teams.

This year and beyond, we plan to expand our product lineup, enhance our UI/UX, roll out new microservices, and develop new features in which we hope you will play a significant role in planning and building.

Responsibilities

- Collaborate 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 opportunities for improvement.

- 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 clearly defined.

- 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 we take pride in is our use of modern technologies and development practices such as code reviews, continuous integration, unit tests, and more. Engineers feel welcome here.

## Work-life balance

We encourage team members to engage in other activities and responsibilities outside of work; the average engineer works 40 hours a week. We offer flexible hours, maternity/paternity leave, and other benefits that many of our proud new parents truly appreciate.

## Choose where you work

We are well-equipped for remote work, but you are also welcome to come to our modern office in Shibuya, Tokyo.

## International environment

We have team members from all over the world collaborating to create the best products possible. Most engineers communicate in English daily, but the ideal candidate will be able to navigate and negotiate within our international work environment while facilitating a smooth transition toward a more global team for local members as well.

Work Environment

We have individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to build top-quality products. Most development team members use English daily, while most business team members use Japanese. For this role, the perfect candidate will be adept at navigating and negotiating our international work environment, ensuring a seamless transition to an even more global team for local members.

We take great pride in what Givery has become. The exceptionally low turnover rate of our team demonstrates that Givery fosters a workplace culture that is both supportive and welcoming. We are confident that once you meet the team, you will feel the same!

PC Spec

Mac or Windows

*You can choose 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 fit 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 and 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.