Product Associate

Silkhaus; Dubai; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Silkhaus is looking for a passionate Product Associate (Junior) to support our Product & Engineering teams in Dubai, focusing on enhancing our platform for short-term rentals. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to grow within a dynamic PropTech environment and engage in tasks like market research, product management and reporting directly to the Director of Product.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including ESOP

Health insurance plan

Flexible working hours & locations

Remote working for up to 20 days per year

Generous annual leave policy

Team events

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in product, operations or technology-related role.
• Familiarity with product management tools is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head of Product to translate business needs into actionable product requirements.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product decisions.
• Support product testing and UAT processes.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or Design

Tools

JIRA

Trello

Figma

Job description

Who are we? Silkhaus is a Dubai-headquartered end-to-end technology platform that powers short-term rentals (STRs) for guests, real estate owners, and operators. We have an all-star founding team and leading investors (Nordstar Ventures, Nuwa Capital, Global Founders Capital, VentureSouq, Yuj Ventures, and several high-impact family offices and entrepreneurs), with experience in hyper-scaling proptechs and emerging markets technology businesses. In addition to running the largest portfolio of short-term rentals across emerging markets, we are building the global technology stack for STRs operators and real estate owners to run cutting-edge short-term rental businesses.

Mission

Silkhaus leverages technology to power delightful short-term rental (STR) experiences for travellers and real estate owners across Asia. Silkhaus is the global operating system for STRs.

Values

• Built By Owners: We operate with an ownership mindset, driven by integrity and technology, to deliver exceptional experiences for real estate owners and guests.
• 1+1=3: We achieve more together through teamwork, perseverance, and flexibility, fostering excellence and continuous innovation.
• Always In Service: We prioritize empathy and excellence, ensuring every guest and real estate partner receives a seamless and memorable experience.
  
  

What is the role?

As a Product Associate (Junior) at Silkhaus, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Product & Engineering to develop, enhance, and scale our platform. This entry-level role is ideal for someone passionate about product management, technology, and PropTech, with a strong desire to grow and make an impact in a dynamic environment. At Silkhaus, you will learn how to manage sprints, align user needs with business goals, and drive product execution with our Director of Product. You will report directly to the Director of Product and will work closely with Product & Engineering to bring wonderful products to life.

What will you get to do?

• Collaborate with the Head of Product to translate business needs into actionable product requirements and user stories, using Jira as the underlying software.
• Assist in creating and maintaining the product roadmap and backlog.
• Conduct market research, user research, and competitive analysis to inform product decisions.
• Work with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing, and operations) to support product research, requirements definition, development and delivery.
• Support and assist in running Product & Problem Discovery workshops with customers
• Monitor product performance metrics and analyze data to identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in testing and UAT processes to ensure product features meet the desired outcomes.
• Gather and document feedback from users and stakeholders to refine product features and prioritize enhancements.
• Help in the creation of product documentation, presentations, and training materials.
• Learn first-hand what it takes to drive product in a fast-growing startup and grow to lead your own domain!
  
  

What do you bring to the table?

• 1-2 years of experience in a product, operations, or technology-related role; internships in product management or PropTech are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Design, or a related field.
• Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Trello, Figma, or other product management and wireframing tools is preferred.
• Ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable working with diverse teams and presenting ideas clearly.
• Strong critical thinking skills with a proactive approach to tackling challenges.
• Highly motivated, eager to learn, and thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Ability to set up and track product metrics to evaluate success and iterate effectively.
  
  

What You'll Get

• Competitive compensation package including ESOP
• Health insurance plan from a leading provider
• Flexible working hours & locations: you’re based in Dubai, where you can work from our beautiful office or coworking space and have the option to work from home for 1 day/week
• Remote working for up to 20 days per year from any location
• Performance evaluations that are based on your behaviours and outcomes, and not on Facetime in the office
• Generous annual leave policy
• Team events (including family events where significant others and children are welcome)
• International travel opportunities as we expand across the region