Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants. About MariaDB and the role : MariaDB is building the data platform for modern applications. We are seeking a technical and customer-focused Product Manager to drive strategy and execution for the core of our platform : our distributed database engine, integrated AI capabilities, and high-availability solutions. This role sits at the intersection of distributed systems, OLTP, high availability, and open-source innovation, translating developer and enterprise architect challenges into a product roadmap and collaborating with the open-source community.
Responsibilities
- Product Strategy & Vision : Contribute to and communicate a compelling product strategy for our distributed database, OLTP systems, and high-availability solutions, grounded in market research, competitive analysis, and direct customer engagement.
- Roadmap & Backlog Management : Manage and prioritize the product backlog for your areas of ownership, collaborate on the roadmap, and make data-driven trade-off decisions to balance new features, architectural improvements, and technical debt.
- Technical Specification : Translate product vision into detailed technical requirements, user stories, and specifications for distributed architectures, OLTP systems, and HA mechanisms in collaboration with engineering teams.
- Go-to-Market Collaboration : Partner with Product Marketing to develop positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies. Create technical content, product demos, and sales enablement materials.
- Community & Ecosystem Collaboration : Serve as a technical product expert, collaborating with developer relations to support the open-source community and represent its needs in the product roadmap.
- Cross-Functional Alignment : Ensure alignment across engineering, marketing, sales, and support; communicate progress and dependencies to stakeholders.
Qualifications
Required
5-7 years of product management experience with a focus on deeply technical products such as database internals, distributed systems, and data infrastructure.A strong technical background with a BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.Strong understanding of distributed database architectures (e.g., CAP, sharding, consensus protocols, replication) and OLTP systems.Proven track record of launching enterprise software or SaaS products from concept to market adoption.Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to engineering teams and business stakeholders.Preferred
Direct experience with the MariaDB or MySQL database ecosystems.Hands-on experience with high-availability and clustering technologies, particularly Galera Cluster.Experience engaging with an open-source software community.Experience with major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their data services.Advanced degree (MS in Computer Science, MBA or related field).In-depth knowledge of OLTP workload optimization, including indexing, query planning, and performance tuning.Expertise in distributed database systems, including partitioning, replication models, and fault-tolerant consensus algorithms.Proficiency in database security practices, including encryption, access controls, and compliance for high-availability environments.Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning in distributed OLTP databases.Location
Hybrid / Remote – Bulgaria (Sofia), Finland (Espoo), United Kingdom (London)
Remote – Croatia, Estonia, Italy, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Spain
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application along with your resume / CV through our Greenhouse ATS system. MariaDB does not sponsor work visas or relocation. MariaDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter. MariaDB will not accept agency resumes without prior contractual agreement with HR. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee directly. MariaDB is an equal opportunities employer.
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