About MariaDB
MariaDB is making a big impact on the world. MariaDB is the backbone of applications used every day, powering a wide range of activities from online shopping to banking and cloud services.
About the Role
Modern applications demand a data foundation that is fast, reliable, intelligent, and scalable. We are building the data platform that powers mission-critical systems. We are seeking a technically skilled and customer-focused Product Manager to drive the 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. You will contribute to the product direction for our scalable distributed architecture, our MariaDB-based OLTP server, and our synchronous high-availability offerings powered by Galera Cluster. You will be the voice of the developer and the enterprise architect, translating complex challenges into a product roadmap that advances database capabilities. You will collaborate with the open-source community and provide product support for our core MariaDB-based OLTP server. Your work will empower organizations to build resilient, high-performance applications.
Key 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, work with senior product leaders on the overall roadmap, and make data-driven trade-off decisions to balance new feature development, architectural improvements, and technical debt.
* Technical Specification: Collaborate with engineering teams to translate the product vision into detailed technical requirements, user stories, and product specifications for distributed architectures, OLTP systems, and HA mechanisms.
* Go-to-Market Collaboration: Partner with Product Marketing to support positioning, messaging, and GTM strategies. Create technical content, product demos, and sales enablement materials that clearly articulate our value proposition.
* Community & Ecosystem Collaboration: Serve as a technical product expert. Collaborate with developer relations to support our open-source community, gathering feedback and representing their needs to inform the product roadmap.
* Cross-Functional Alignment: Ensure alignment across engineering, marketing, sales, and support, and communicate progress and dependencies to all stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
* 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, demonstrated by a BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
* Strong understanding of distributed database architectures (CAP theorem, sharding, consensus protocols, replication) and OLTP systems.
* Proven track record of launching successful enterprise software or SaaS products from concept to market adoption.
* Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both engineering teams and business stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
* 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.
* An advanced degree (MS in Computer Science), MBA or a related field.
* In-depth knowledge of OLTP workload optimization, including indexing strategies, query planning, and performance tuning.
* Expertise in distributed database systems, such as handling data partitioning, replication models, and fault-tolerant consensus algorithms.
* Proficiency in database security practices, including encryption, access controls, and compliance standards 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 not responsible for any unsolicited resumes. MariaDB is an equal opportunities employer.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Product Management and Marketing
Industries
* Software Development
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