Overview

MariaDB is building a data platform that powers mission-critical systems across the globe. We are seeking a technical and customer-focused Product Manager to drive strategy and execution for the core of our platform: the 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 core 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Vision: Contribute to and communicate a compelling product strategy for the 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 areas of ownership, collaborate on the overall roadmap, and make data-driven trade-off decisions to balance feature development, 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.
• Go-to-Market Collaboration: Support 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, collaborate with developer relations to support the open-source community, and gather feedback to inform the roadmap.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Align engineering, marketing, sales, and support, and communicate progress and dependencies to 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, with a BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of distributed database architectures (CAP, sharding, consensus, replication) and OLTP systems.
• Proven track record of launching enterprise software or SaaS products from concept to adoption.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts to 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 related field.
• In-depth knowledge of OLTP workload optimization, including indexing strategies, query planning, and performance tuning.
• Expertise in distributed database systems, including data 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)

How to Apply

Please submit your application and resume/CV through our Greenhouse ATS system. MariaDB does not sponsor work visas or relocation.

MariaDB is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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