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Junior Product Specialist

Polemos

Polemos

Product
Posted on Jul 9, 2025

Location: (Remote)

Overview:
Polemos is a leading Web3 gaming infrastructure platform, enabling seamless player onboarding, asset management, and engagement across blockchain games. Through strategic partnerships and innovative technologies, we bridge Web2 and Web3 gaming, creating a frictionless experience for players.

We are looking for a Junior Product Specialist to support the development and delivery of features across the Polemos platform. This role is critical in helping us scale our product function by taking ownership of smaller feature areas and coordinating cross-functional efforts like testing and validation.

The ideal candidate will have a solid technical foundation (in computer programming, software development, or related tech disciplines), with a strong understanding of Web3 ecosystems and products. They should be proactive, detail-oriented, and excited about working on a fast-moving platform at the intersection of gaming and blockchain.

This role will report to the Head of Product.

Primary Responsibilities

Understand the Product and Release Cycle

  • Develop a strong understanding of the Polemos platform, its architecture, and how different product components work together.
  • Stay up-to-date with ongoing feature development, platform changes, and release timelines.
  • Participate in sprint planning, release planning, and product meetings to ensure clear visibility on what's launching and when.
  • Document product behavior and changes in a clear, structured manner for internal and external stakeholders.

Coordinate Functional Testing Across the Platform

  • Own and maintain staging and production test checklists for each release.
  • Act as a point of contact for QA coordination, ensuring all new features are tested thoroughly before deployment.
  • Conduct manual functional testing when required to validate feature readiness.
  • Track and log bugs, follow up on resolution with the dev team, and ensure clean handover into production.
  • Validate core workflows post-release and document any issues or updates needed.

Take Ownership of Foundational Product Features

  • Own the end-to-end delivery of well-defined features such as PLMS payouts, asset returns, wallet actions, and minor UX improvements.
  • Write clear functional requirements and collaborate with the design and engineering teams to bring feature enhancements to life.
  • Monitor development progress, clarify questions from developers, and help ensure features meet the intended scope.
  • Coordinate small design or content updates in collaboration with the UI/UX designer and marketing/content teams.

Key Performance Metrics

  • Successful coordination and completion of pre- and post-release testing cycles
  • Clear, timely reporting of issues and test outcomes
  • Demonstrated understanding of platform features and workflows
  • Quality of internal documentation and communication
  • Timely and accurate delivery of assigned product features
  • Clarity and completeness of product requirements provided to the team

Experience / Skills

Required

  • Demonstrated interest or experience in Web3, blockchain platforms, or crypto-native products (e.g., active user of DeFi, NFT, or gaming protocols)
  • Solid foundation in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field — formal education, bootcamp training, or self-taught with project experience
  • Comfortable working with development teams — able to read technical documentation and understand basic programming concepts
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English — must be able to work effectively across a distributed team.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to follow structured workflows

Preferred

  • Prior experience in a tech, QA, or product coordination role (internships or side projects welcome)
  • Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Figma, Postman, or Web3 platforms (e.g., MetaMask, Etherscan, Alchemy)
  • Understanding of EVM-compatible chains and how smart contracts function

Why Join Polemos?

You have a tech background but are looking to grow in a product role, excited to work hands-on with features and shape a platform in the rapidly evolving Web3 and gaming space.

At Polemos, you'll:

  • Play a key role in building our product from the ground up.
  • Join a growing product team with early ownership and responsibility.
  • Collaborate with a passionate, globally distributed team at the intersection of gaming and blockchain.
  • Be set up for long-term success as a key contributor in an early-stage, high-impact environment.

If you're ready to dive deep into product development, testing, and Web3 innovation, we’d love to hear from you.