Product Owner Booster (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Product Owner Booster (Gamedev): Optimizing first-time user experience, onboarding, and activation flows for a complex live F2P game with an accent on data-driven decision making. Focus on improving retention metrics (D1/D3/D7), conducting UX research, and managing the development backlog to ensure long-term product growth.

Location: Must be based in or be able to relocate to Almaty, Kazakhstan

Company

An independent gaming studio crafting innovative live F2P products with player-driven economies.

What you will do

• Develop and refine FTUE, including onboarding flows, tutorials, and early gameplay sessions.
• Analyze user behavior to identify friction points and growth opportunities using funnel and cohort analysis.
• Define and track KPIs such as activation rates and early-stage retention.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Monetization, and LiveOps.
• Manage the product backlog for the Booster/onboarding stream.
• Conduct playtests, CustDev, and UX research to validate product improvements.

Requirements

• Experience working on mid-core or hardcore F2P projects.
• Deep expertise in early funnel optimization and FTUE metrics.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to define requirements for research dashboards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Marketing, Monetization, and LiveOps departments.
• Understanding of data-driven product development processes.

Nice to have

• Experience with mobile mid-core or hardcore projects.
• Knowledge of MMO/RolePlay (RP) game mechanics.
• Background in systems game design or progression balancing.
• Basic proficiency in SQL or Python for database querying.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work hours with options for hybrid or office-based schedules.
• Regular salary reviews based on performance and a clear promotion system.
• Paid sick leave and support during difficult personal situations.
• Relocation assistance provided for candidates joining the hub in Kazakhstan.
• Environment free from excessive bureaucracy and process-heavy structures.

Hiring process

• Application review via careers portal.
• Initial interview with a recruiter to discuss motivation and expectations.
• Technical assessment including interviews and potentially a test assignment.
• Final conversation with a hiring manager or team lead.
• Job offer and structured onboarding program.