Senior Product Manager

MariaDB is making an impact on the world. MariaDB powers applications used every day by individuals and organizations, including 75% of the Fortune 500. MariaDB is positioned as the leading database for modern application development through Linux distributions, enterprise deployments, and public clouds.

Modern applications demand a data foundation that is fast, reliable, intelligent, and scalable. At MariaDB, we are building the data platform that powers mission-critical systems. We are seeking a technical 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 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 pushes the boundaries of what a database can do. You will collaborate with the open-source community and provide key product support for our core MariaDB-based OLTP server. Your work will empower organizations worldwide to build resilient, high-performance applications.

• 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 closely 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 go-to-market 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, communicating progress and dependencies to all stakeholders.

• 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 (e.g., 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.

• 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.

Remote / Hybrid - London (Hybrid) or UK (Remote)

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application along with your CV/Resume through our ATS Greenhouse on our MariaDB Careers site.

• MariaDB is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone.
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