Product Owner, Japan at Xsolla

Tokyo, Japan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

GamingIndustries

Requirements

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)
Deep understanding of monetization models in the Japanese market: 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 immersion in the Japanese market, capable of adapting and localizing global solutions to Japanese players and studios
Ability to lead discovery with Japanese partners (AAA, midcore, and hypercasual)
Understanding of limitations and features of monetizations in Japan (carrier billing, convenience store payments, cultural restrictions)
Ability to work in conjunction with Sales and Success teams in the region
Ability to form and prioritize a roadmap of solutions, features, and frameworks in demand by Japanese developers

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product ManagementMarket LocalizationJapanese GamingMonetizationCarrier BillingProduct DiscoveryRoadmap PrioritizationUser AnalyticsA/B TestingD2C Solutions

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Product Owner position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or onsite?

This role will be based out of our Japan office and is onsite.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need at least 3 years as a Product Owner or Product Manager in the Japanese market, gaming industry experience, deep knowledge of Japanese monetization models like Gacha and D2C, proficiency in Japanese at JLPT-N2 level, and upper-intermediate English.

What is the company culture like at Xsolla?

Xsolla is committed to empowering game creators worldwide with support and resources, leveling the playing field for innovation in gaming, and values curiosity, dedication, and grit. Their global team partners with industry leaders across offices in Los Angeles, Berlin, Seoul, and Japan.

What makes a strong candidate for this Product Owner role?

A strong candidate is deeply immersed in the Japanese gaming market, with experience adapting global solutions locally, leading discovery with Japanese partners, understanding monetization limitations like carrier billing and Konbini, and proficiency in both Japanese and English.

Xsolla

Integrated payment solutions for video games

About Xsolla

Xsolla provides integrated payment solutions and tools specifically designed for video game publishers and developers. Their services include payment processing, fraud detection, and gamified experiences, which help clients monetize their games and engage players effectively. Xsolla operates in over 200 countries, supports more than 130 currencies, and offers services in over 20 languages, making it accessible to a wide range of clients from indie developers to large publishers. Unlike many competitors, Xsolla focuses exclusively on the video game industry, allowing them to tailor their offerings to meet the unique needs of game developers. The company's goal is to enhance the gaming experience for players while providing developers with the tools they need to succeed.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

$73MTotal Funding

DEBT_PPCompany Stage

Fintech, Entertainment, GamingIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Web3 expansion with Xsolla ZK may face regulatory challenges in strict regions.

MENA market entry with iBLOXX could encounter geopolitical and market barriers.

Technical integration of 'Pay with Points' may struggle with user adoption issues.

Differentiation

Xsolla offers a comprehensive suite of tools for game monetization and distribution.

The company supports over 130 currencies and 20 languages, enhancing global reach.

Xsolla's partnerships with major gaming entities like Valve and Ubisoft boost credibility.

Upsides

Xsolla's launch of Xsolla ZK taps into the growing Web3 gaming market.

The Mastercard partnership introduces innovative payment solutions like 'Pay with Points'.

Collaboration with iBLOXX expands Xsolla's presence in the MENA gaming ecosystem.

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