MariaDB is making a big impact on the world. Whether you’re checking your bank account, buying a coffee, shopping online, making a phone call, listening to music, taking out a loan, or ordering takeout – MariaDB is the backbone of applications used every day. Companies small and large, including 75% of the Fortune 500, run MariaDB, touching the lives of billions of people. With massive reach through Linux distributions, enterprise deployments, and public clouds, MariaDB is uniquely positioned as the leading database for modern application development.

Product Manager

We are seeking a skilled Product Manager to drive our MariaDB Enterprise Tools, Kubernetes Operator, and Cloud Managed Service offerings. This role is at the forefront of our database and enterprise integration technology, focusing on enabling organizations to efficiently manage, monitor, and optimize their MariaDB deployments. The Product Manager will own the vision and execution for these critical components, helping customers leverage MariaDB’s capabilities for backup/restore, audit, monitoring, analytics, AI, and cloud-native database management. You will work closely with enterprise customers who require high-performance tools and services while maintaining compatibility with MariaDB's broader ecosystem.

As the voice of both the market and the customer, you will collaborate with engineering teams to deliver solutions that address complex challenges in enterprise tools, cloud management, and scalability. This role requires a product leader who understands both enterprise workloads and cloud-native operations, translating customer needs into product capabilities that drive adoption. The ideal candidate will have experience with enterprise software, cloud services, and database technologies, with the ability to engage in technical discussions with engineers while maintaining clear communication with business stakeholders.

 

Responsibilities

Inbound Activities

  • Drive product strategy and roadmap development for Enterprise Tools, Kubernetes Operator, and Cloud Managed Service based on market research, customer feedback, and competitive analysis.

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to define technical requirements and specifications for new features and improvements in enterprise tools, cloud management, and database operations.

  • Analyze customer usage patterns and pain points to identify opportunities for product enhancement in monitoring, analytics, backup/restore, audit, and AI capabilities.

  • Work closely with support and services teams to understand deployment challenges and performance optimization needs.

  • Maintain deep technical knowledge of database technologies, enterprise tools, and cloud-native architectures.

  • Define and track key performance metrics for product adoption and success.

  • Identify integration opportunities across MariaDB products and third-party tools to enhance enterprise and cloud capabilities.

 

Outbound Activities

  • Partner with marketing to develop positioning and messaging for Enterprise Server Tools, Kubernetes Operator, and Cloud Managed Service.

  • Create technical content and documentation to support product launches and customer education.

  • Present product capabilities and roadmap to customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.

  • Support sales teams with technical expertise during enterprise customer engagements.

  • Engage with the database and cloud communities through conferences, webinars, and technical forums.

  • Work with customer success to ensure smooth deployment and adoption of Enterprise Tools, Kubernetes Operator, and Cloud Managed Service.

 

Required Qualifications

  • 3-7 years of product management experience, with a focus on enterprise software, cloud technologies, or database platforms.

  • Strong technical background with understanding of database systems, cloud management, and enterprise tools.

  • Understanding of cloud-native architectures, and SQL or enterprise tool functionalities.

  • Proven track record of successful product launches.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong communication abilities, with experience presenting to both technical and business audiences.

  • English Fluency (Verbal & written)

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with MariaDB products or similar database ecosystems.

  • Experience with enterprise software development and deployment processes.

  • Knowledge of cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their ecosystems.

  • Strategic understanding of enterprise tools, cloud-native landscape, and database market trends.

  • Background in enterprise software and open-source business models.

  • Experience with monitoring, analytics, and AI-powered enterprise tools.

  • Technical degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Location: Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, India.

What’s in It for You? Impact the world of technology by pushing the boundaries of technology and business models, working at MariaDB. Be part of a game-changing organization that encourages outside-the-box thinking, values empowerment, and is truly shaping the future of the software industry. You’ll be collaborating with high-caliber colleagues around the world, offering unparalleled learning and growth opportunities.

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please submit your application along with your resume/CV.

MariaDB does not sponsor work visas or relocation. MariaDB is committed to providing 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 a 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.

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