<p>Company Profile<br />A global technology-driven organization operating a large-scale API and platform business is seeking a highly technical Product Development Manager to lead infrastructure-oriented product initiatives. The company supports an international user base and works within a deeply engineering-centric, multicultural environment.<br /><br />The Role<br />This role sits at the intersection of engineering and product management, owning the evolution of a core API platform used across multiple services and regions.<br />You will work closely with a highly technical, 20-30 person engineering-heavy team, driving product decisions related to API design, platform architecture, and infrastructure-level initiatives.<br /><br />The position requires hands-on technical credibility, this is not a business-facing PDM role. You will be responsible for translating complex engineering realities into clear product direction, managing technical specifications, API documentation, and platform roadmap priorities.<br />The environment is highly international, and English is the primary working language, with Japanese used for internal collaboration and select stakeholders.<br /><br />Your Skills</p><ul><li>Background as a software engineer transitioning into product management, or an experienced PDM with deep API / platform / infrastructure expertise</li><li>Proven experience managing API platforms, including API design, documentation, and gateway or API management tools</li><li>Strong understanding of infrastructure-level concerns such as database migrations, platform upgrades, and system architecture</li><li>Demonstrated ability to write clear, precise API documentation and technical specifications</li><li>Fluent English (business level required)</li><li>Japanese communication skills preferred (business level ideal; conversational level acceptable)</li><li>Comfortable working in highly technical, engineering-driven teams<br /><br />Nice to Have</li><li>Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)</li><li>Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code concepts</li><li>Experience in e-commerce or platform-based business models</li><li>Experience managing technical roadmaps and stakeholder alignment<br /><br />Key Highlights of the Role</li><li>Own and shape a global API platform with real architectural and infrastructure impact</li><li>Work in a deeply technical environment where engineering credibility truly matters</li><li>Collaborate with a diverse, international team using English as the primary language</li><li>Flexible location policy with offshore candidates welcome</li><li>Stable yet evolving platform with long-term technical challenges and growth opportunities<br /> </li></ul><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T25kcmVqLlphdGxvdWthbC44ODg2MC4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">