Shape the future of open-source database innovation as General Manager of MariaDB at a company committed to open access and collaborative progress. You'll lead the strategic direction and expansion of a BSL-free, community-aligned database business, ensuring it remains technically robust and commercially successful.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the end-to-end business for MariaDB, setting vision, strategy, and execution to scale both reach and revenue
- Strengthen Percona’s influence in the open-source ecosystem through technical insight, public engagement, and ecosystem partnerships
- Expand adoption across developers, enterprises, and community contributors by delivering exceptional software and support experiences
- Build and mentor a growing team, fostering accountability, agility, and deep technical expertise
- Drive customer success through 24/7 support, managed services, and tailored professional offerings
- Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to identify, convert, and expand opportunities across new and existing accounts
- Champion open-source contributions that enhance product quality and user trust
- Align internal stakeholders across a distributed organization to maintain momentum and strategic clarity
Who You Are
You’re a technically grounded leader with a sharp business sense and firsthand experience in database systems and open-source communities. You understand developer workflows, infrastructure challenges at scale, and the nuances of open-source licensing and governance.
You operate with autonomy, take ownership of outcomes, and drive progress without waiting for direction. You’re comfortable managing P&L, setting long-term goals, and making trade-offs that balance innovation with sustainability.
Prior experience with MariaDB or compatible database technologies is a strong advantage.
How We Support You
- Fully remote work with team members in over 50 countries
- Flexible hours and Work-from-Anywhere options
- Equipment and connectivity support for your home office
- Career development funds for training, certifications, and conferences
- Equity incentive participation
- FlowDays and FryDays for focused or creative work
- Support for work-life balance through adventure and wellness initiatives
- Volunteering opportunities via the PAVE program
- Commitment to inclusion through initiatives like Women Transforming Technology
Our Culture
We believe openness fuels progress. Our culture values transparency, collaboration, and technical excellence. Everyone’s voice matters, and contributions—big or small—help shape the future of data infrastructure. We’re building tools that empower developers worldwide, and we do it as a globally distributed, mission-driven team.
