Product Manager
Can you imagine if shopping online were as easy as saying Alohomora 🪄 and unlocking the door to everything you need — at the best price, without wasting half your life comparing? With Joko, that magic is real: a smart app that finds coupons for you, applies discounts automatically, and gives you cashback on what you spend.
But they’re going further. Joko is currently developing a powerful Shopping Assistant, with a bold mission to reinvent the way people shop online — making it easier, smarter, and more rewarding than ever.
They're now looking for a Product Manager eager to join the team and help keep making every purchase feel a little more magical ✨ (and a lot smarter).
What will you do?
🧙♂️ Before we dive into the good stuff… a bit of context
Joko was born in Xavier’s living room — but not just any living room. That’s where the idea to change the way we shop online forever began brewing. In 2018, three friends — Xavier, Alexandre, and Nicolas — came together with a shared obsession: making shopping easy, efficient, and not a soul-draining hop from site to site.
They brought some serious experience with them: Xavier had led a travel portal at Jumia (Africa’s largest e-commerce platform), Alexandre came from building scalable tech at Criteo, and Nicolas had a background in banking. This definitely wasn’t their first spell.
Through their years in e-commerce, they realized online shopping still had tons of pain points. So, they decided to create a platform that would help people make smarter purchase decisions, save money, and do it all powered by technology and data.
Here’s how Xavier, CEO and co-founder, tells it:
👉 Video
Today, Joko is a certified B Corp helping over 4 million users save money across more than 7,000 stores — and they’re just getting started. They’re expanding fast in the U.S., and their next big mission is building an AI-powered shopping assistant that understands what you want... even before you finish your sentence.
It’s a product that goes far beyond cashback: It integrates automatic coupons, price‑drop alerts, carbon footprint tracking, and even a Buy Now, Pay Later system.
And if that wasn’t enough, they’re now building a shopping assistant with AI that could easily be Dobby’s techie cousin: it knows what you want before you say it, recommends products wisely, and helps you save without lifting a finger.
But what we love most about Joko — and we say this loud and proud — is how they work: radical transparency, open access to information (yes, even board decks), real trust in people, and one principle we absolutely adore:
“Culture is the product we build for our team.”
And just so you know we’re not making this up 😉, here’s a link where you can read about their vision of technology and product. 👉 (link to article or resource, if available)
😍 I'm ready to join this team! So… what’s the main challenge as a Product Manager?
The product team works across several key areas:
- Products: Revolutionizing product discovery and price comparison using innovative tools like Large Language Models (LLMs) to build a universal catalog that helps users make smarter decisions.
- Online Shopping: Optimizing Joko’s core shopping experience — focusing on cashback, coupons, and buy now, pay later — to boost user engagement and revenue growth.Banking: Overseeing bank connections, budgeting tools, and data quality, ensuring smooth financial integrations that enable features like in-store cashback and personalized analytics.
- Growth: Focusing on user acquisition, retention, and referrals. You’ll work closely with marketing to design onboarding flows, maximize feature adoption, and stay compliant with privacy and regulations.
- Platform: Managing Joko’s core app infrastructure — from navigation and feature discovery to wallet management — while promoting responsible shopping and ensuring a seamless user journey.
You’ll have full ownership over a part of the product. That means deeply understanding your domain: what problem we’re solving, who we’re solving it for, and how it impacts the business. You’ll lead the entire product lifecycle — from shaping the vision to post-launch analysis — in an environment where processes are still evolving.
You'll spend a lot of time working with Design and Engineering: defining features together, writing clear specs, and staying hands-on during development to ensure everything aligns with the product vision.
And keep in mind — this is a consumer-facing product with high traffic and visibility, which means you'll need to balance strategic thinking, a hands-on mindset, and strong results orientation. Yes, there’ll be times to step back and reflect on what’s working and what’s not — and adjust the roadmap accordingly.
This is a role where you’ll truly see your decisions turn into product.
If this sounds like you — awesome! But if you also have experience leading and managing teams, you might want to check out the Lead Product Manager track too.
Your evolution
In 1 month
This is the time to get familiar with the team, Joko’s culture, and the core products they’re working on. You’ll take part in onboarding sessions to understand the product vision, internal methodologies, and the tools they use. You’ll also start collaborating with different teams (Engineering, Design, Marketing, Data) and getting to know key stakeholders to build a strong network from day one.
Your responsibilities
Roadmap: Define the product vision for your assigned domain (one of the areas mentioned above) and build a detailed roadmap based on input from internal teams and external users. Prioritize developments according to business needs and impact.
Features: Own the full lifecycle of features — from discovery to launch — including writing specifications, collaborating with design and engineering teams, testing, and tracking post-launch success.
Insights: Stay up to date with product trends, competitive intelligence, and user feedback to continuously improve your domain and drive innovation.
Communication: Keep all stakeholders informed about the roadmap, progress, and upcoming releases. Act as the go-to expert for your product domain.
How will you do it?
Joko’s methodology stands apart from traditional models like Scrum sprints or fixed squad structures. Instead, the company follows a more agile, flexible, and problem-oriented approach.
Rather than relying on permanent squads, Joko forms task forces: small, cross-functional teams assembled to solve a specific problem or deliver a particular feature.
A typical task force includes:
- 1 Product Manager
- 1 to 2 Engineers
- 1 Designer (if the project requires it)
- Other roles such as Operations, Support, or Data, depending on the topic
Work doesn’t follow fixed cycles or externally imposed timelines. Each feature or solution is released as soon as it’s ready, allowing the team to move fast and maintain quality without unnecessary pressure.
The process is designed to foster:
- Efficiency (no unnecessary meetings or bureaucracy)
- Team autonomy
- Collaboration in distributed and asynchronous environments
This setup allows each task force to operate quickly and with focus, without losing alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
While there’s a high degree of freedom and minimal operational hierarchy, quality is never left to chance. Joko applies a practice known as bar raising, which involves active peer review and a shared culture of high standards to ensure consistent excellence in everything that’s delivered.
When will you work?
Flexible schedule. ⏰
Everyone organizes their time in the way that works best for them, because the team trusts that if you’re treated like an adult… you’ll act like one. There are no fixed hours or daily stand-ups that feel like a post-it note reminder: instead, there are sync meetings every other day, time set aside for technical tasks, and real space to think.
Día laborable
Jornada completa
Vacaciones
29 días
Jornada laboral
FlexibleWhere will you work?
Remote
In-person
This position is 100% remote from Spain or France, so you can work from wherever you want: your home, a café with good Wi-Fi, or that coworking space with plants and kombucha you’ve been eyeing 😁
Want to work from a terrace in Valencia? Great. From a rural house in Galicia? Perfect. You can even work remotely from abroad for up to 3 months a year if you feel like a change of scenery (and time zone). Just make sure you have a good connection, a good attitude, and a willingness to contribute. The rest is up to you.
That said, if you live in Barcelona, you’ll be close to one of their offices and can drop by whenever you want: to see faces, share ideas, or just snag some branded pens.
The important thing is that you live somewhere well-connected, because occasionally there will be meetings or events in Paris or Barcelona, and they’d like you to be able to make it without having to tame logistical dragons.
Who will you work with?
The current Product Management team consists of about 6 people. I recommend taking a quick look here 👁️ to get to know a good part of the team better. And to give you a head start on some names, you'll be working closely with:
- Fabien Levrey, VP of Product: Fabien has over 10 years of experience in the digital product world. He’s worked at startups, scale-ups, and consulting firms that look impressive on LinkedIn. He’s led teams, launched products, and evangelized best practices with the determination of a saint. Now he’s at Joko as VP of Product, and he probably already has some stories worth sharing over a beer.
- Victor Ruelle, Lead Product Manager: Victor joined Joko in 2020 and has worn almost every hat in the product team: he started as Founders Associate, became the first Product Manager, and is now a member of the Product leadership. Coming from a technical background (the kind that makes you think he probably talks to robots), he’s now focused on building a shopping experience that makes users smile… and keeps them from ever wanting to leave the app.
- Thomas Destaing, Design Lead: has over 10 years of experience leading design teams in startups and tech scale-ups. He’s mastered turning chaos into harmony with his conductor’s touch, coordinating up to 15 designers across two continents and making design and engineering dance to the same beat.
And even though the team is spread across Paris, Barcelona, and other parts of Europe, collaboration is so seamless you’ll feel like they’re sitting right next to you (without having to share your lunchbox).
What are they asking for?
They are building a team with a wide range of experiences and seniority levels. They expect you to have Product Management experience, ideally with mobile apps or consumer-focused products.
- Passion for exploring emerging product trends and experimenting with new mobile applications.
- Entrepreneurial spirit: motivated by challenges, open to feedback, and driven to improve every day.
- Comfortable working in a technical environment and eager to understand how things work.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Ability to lead projects involving multiple stakeholders and meet deadlines.
- Capacity to identify and address potential issues early in the process.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to simplify complex topics for different audiences.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Technologies
No stack
They are looking for professionals who have the necessary knowledge to perform the functions of their position regardless of the technology used.
Other skills
Non-negotiable
Ability to receive feedback
Team player
Proactivity
Good verbal communication
This would be good
Analytical thinking
Critical view
Strategic vision
Languages
What are they offering?
🏝️ 29 days of annual vacation - the usual 23 + 6 extra so you’re on equal footing with your teammates in France
🎟️ ClassPass for gym memberships and fitness sessions
💙 Top-tier health insurance
📚 Personal learning budget- €1000 per year to keep growing in what you love
🍏 Apple MacBook provided so you can work with the best tools
🌍 Remote work from anywhere - up to 3 months a year from abroad (depending on the country)
🏠 Access to the Joko House in Paris or to coworking spaces if you're fully remote
✈️ Annual offsite retreats- in amazing places to disconnect, reconnect, and have fun
🎉 Team event budget - because celebrating together matters too
🖥️ Remote equipment budget - make your workspace as comfy as you need
🫂 Pro Bono volunteering - you can dedicate 1 day per quarter to volunteer for a nonprofit, during work hours!
Perks
Budget for training
Health insurance
Gym Pass
Dynamics and teambuilding events
What the FAQ?
Even though Joko is 100% remote, this role is currently intended for people based in Spain or France — ideally in Barcelona or somewhere well-connected to Paris or the Catalan capital (just in case you need to hop on a train or a plane once in a while).
Initial Call (20 min) with the Hiring Manager (Fabien) A first touchpoint to get to know you, understand your background, and give you more context about the role.
Personality Interview (45 min) with two team members An opportunity to explore how you work, your communication style, and how you collaborate with others.
Case Study + Debrief (45 min) with team members: You’ll receive a case study and then, you’ll present your approach and discuss your decisions with the team. The goal is to understand how you think, prioritize, and structure solutions.
Founders Interview (45 min): A more strategic conversation to evaluate your vision, decision-making style, and how well you align with the company’s mission.
Reference Calls: Finally, 5–6 reference calls will be conducted before extending an offer.
Super important. The team is distributed, written communication is everywhere, and the whole interviews are in English. You don’t have to sound like Benedict Cumberbatch on the BBC, but you do need to write clearly and explain your ideas well.