Hiring: Product Owner Company: Makai Labs Location: California, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 02:52:09 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Confluence, Figma, Jira, SaaS, Scrum, User Experience About the job Experience: •5+ years of direct Product Owner or similar experience. Required Skills: •The ideal candidate will be able to Collaborate with stakeholders and Product Managers to define and prioritize product features and user stories. •Write detailed specs, acceptance criteria, and documentation that remove ambiguity and guide development. •Analyze and document business requirements, ensuring that technical teams understand the why behind every feature. •Communicate proactively — especially through email and asynchronous channels — keeping teams aligned and informed. •Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency across teams and workflows. •Balance urgency with precision, ensuring high-quality execution under tight timelines. •Own the product backlog and keep priorities clear, current, and actionable. Facilitate Agile ceremonies: backlog grooming, sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. •Track progress against goals, communicating updates clearly to stakeholders. Qualifications: •In-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile product delivery. •Proven success writing clear, detailed user stories and functional specs. •Excellent communication and documentation skills — responsive and concise. •Highly organized and proactive, with strong follow-through. •Operational familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Figma preferred. •Core values for Makai employees •Be a flexible, innovative and creative thinker •Be congenial and a team player •Be self-driven with an ownership mentality Compensation: •$120,000 - $130,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!