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# Senior Data Analytics Engineer at MariaDB plc

- **Company:** MariaDB plc
- **Location:** Bulgaria
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/mariadbplc/jobs/4960497101

## Job description

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 everyday. 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.

## About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Data Analytics Engineer who lives and breathes data-someone who combines strong engineering skills with analytical depth. You'll join a small, high-impact team where you don't just analyze data, you build the systems and pipelines that make analytics possible. This isn't a dashboards-and-decks role-you'll engineer solutions across the full analytics stack, from designing reliable data pipelines in BigQuery and MariaDB to building internal tools and APIs that put insights into the hands of the business.

Day to day, you'll write sophisticated SQL in BigQuery and MariaDB, architect and build automation and tooling in Python and FastAPI, and use AI-powered development tools like Windsurf, Gemini, and Claude as a core part of how you work. You need to understand data architecture deeply-how information flows from source systems through pipelines into the warehouse, how schemas are designed, and how to build infrastructure that scales and stays maintainable.

Communication is a big part of this role. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights. But equally important is your ability to engineer robust, repeatable solutions-not one-off analyses. We need someone who can own their domain end-to-end: define the right questions, build the data infrastructure, deliver the analysis, and present it in a way that drives decisions. If you're self-sufficient, ambitious, always looking to improve, and you have a GitHub profile that shows what you're capable of-we want to talk to you.

## Key Responsibilities

- Design, build, and maintain analytical pipelines and reporting solutions on BigQuery and MariaDB
- Write sophisticated, performant SQL to extract insights from large-scale datasets
- Leverage AI and machine learning features to augment analytics workflows and deliver smarter outputs
- Use AI-powered development tools (Windsurf, Gemini, Claude, Cursor) to accelerate your workflow and deliver at a higher level
- Develop internal tooling and automation using Python, FastAPI, and modern frameworks
- Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders-translate data into action
- Understand and document data architecture, lineage, and how information flows across systems
- Collaborate on business process analysis and process design improvements driven by data
- Proactively identify opportunities for deeper analysis, better tooling, and operational improvements

## Requirements & Qualifications

- 7+ years of professional experience in data analytics engineering, data engineering, or a related field
- Expert-level SQL - you think in joins, window functions, and CTEs; BigQuery and MariaDB experience strongly preferred
- Strong Python and/or JavaScript skills - comfortable building pipelines, internal tools, APIs, and automation; not just scripts
- js experience - ability to build data-facing web applications and internal dashboards
- Deep understanding of data architecture - how databases are structured, how data flows, how schemas evolve
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML - you stay current with the latest capabilities (LLMs, generative AI, embeddings) and know how to apply them practically
- Proficiency with AI-powered development tools - Windsurf, Gemini, Claude, Cursor, or similar; you use AI to multiply your output, not as a crutch
- Excellent communication skills - you can explain complex analysis to anyone in the room
- Self-sufficient and self-managing - you own your work end-to-end without needing to be told what to do next
- Ambitious and continuously improving - you seek out new skills, tools, and techniques on your own
- A public GitHub profile with examples of your work (personal projects, contributions, experiments)

## Nice to Have

- FastAPI experience for building internal APIs and services
- Background in business process design or operational analytics
- Exposure to multiple business departments (Finance, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Engineering) - you understand how data flows across an organization, not just within one silo
- Understanding of Docker and Kubernetes - containerization and cluster orchestration experience is a big plus

Location – Bulgaria (Hybrid, Sofia)

Travel - As required for the job (minimal).

What's in it for you?

Impact the world of technology by pushing the boundaries of technology and business models, working at MariaDB, plc. 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. We provide a very competitive compensation package, 25 days paid annual leave (plus holidays) and a massive degree of flexibility and freedom, and more.

Salaries for candidates outside the U.S. will vary based on local compensation structures.

## Compensation

Salary Range: 30,000 - 38,500 Euro per annum (gross salary) Please note: The starting salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's skills, qualifications, and relevant experience, in alignment with our gender-neutral compensation framework.

How to Apply

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.

- At MariaDB we celebrate the diverse experiences and perspectives of our employees because this drives innovation and success. MariaDB is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone.
- 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 paying any fees associated with any unsolicited submitted CV/Resumes.

## About MariaDB plc

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: MariaDB plc is the lead developer of the open source MariaDB Server relational database and the provider of a unified enterprise database platform for transactional, analytical, and AI workloads.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by K1 Investment Management in 2024, formerly NYSE: MRDB)
- **Headquarters**: Redwood City, California, USA and Dublin, Ireland
- **Founded**: 2009 (forked from MySQL by the original MySQL team)
- **Founders**: Michael “Monty” Widenius (co-founder of MySQL), David Axmark, and others from the original MySQL team

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Enterprise database software / Open source infrastructure
- **Target customers**: B2B – mid-market to large enterprises in banking, telecom, e-commerce, and government; also widely used by developers and in Linux distributions
- **Mission / Purpose**: Provide a drop‑in replacement for MySQL with enhanced features, open‑source flexibility, and enterprise‑grade reliability at a fraction of the cost of proprietary databases.

## Products & Services
- **[MariaDB Server](https://mariadb.com/)**: The widely adopted open‑source relational database, drop‑in compatible with MySQL. Supports standard SQL, JSON, vector search, GIS, and Oracle compatibility.
- **[MariaDB Enterprise Platform](https://mariadb.com/)**: A commercial, subscription‑based database platform with long‑term support (LTS), up to five‑nines availability, automated failover, and direct access to MariaDB engineers. Includes **MariaDB Exa** for high‑performance analytics and native vector search for AI/agentic applications.
- **[MariaDB MaxScale](https://mariadb.com/)**: An advanced database proxy that provides high availability, scalability, security, and intelligent query routing.
- **[SkySQL (Cloud)](https://mariadb.com/)**: A fully managed cloud database service supporting private, public, hybrid, and multi‑cloud deployments.
- **Professional Services**: Migration tools and expert services to simplify moving from legacy databases (Oracle, SQL Server) with up to 90% cost savings claimed.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Revenue**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held; K1 Investment Management’s acquisition was reported at ~$180‑200M range in 2024, conflicting reports exist)
- **Key Metric**: Over 3 billion downloads, 700+ enterprise customers, 400+ employees
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: K1 Investment Management (majority owner after 2024 take‑private); open‑source community with 200,000+ contributions
- **Growth Signals**:  
  - MariaDB is the default “M” in the LAMP stack in most Linux distributions  
  - Reaches over 2.5 billion users through Linux distros  
  - Named Data Management Platform of the Year; Inc. 5000 America’s Fastest‑Growing Private Companies (2019‑2020)  
  - Customers include DBS, Nokia, CCV, Ingenico, Copart, and other Fortune‑class brands

## Competitive Advantages
- **MySQL & Oracle compatibility** – easy migration with zero rewrite for MySQL apps, lowering switching costs.
- **Unified platform** – handles transactional, analytical, semi‑structured, and AI data on a single engine, eliminating the need for multiple specialized databases.
- **Open‑source community** – continuous innovation from 200,000+ contributors ensures rapid feature development and broad ecosystem support.
- **Lower TCO** – claims up to 90% cost savings versus legacy proprietary databases (Oracle, SQL Server).
- **Reliability** – up to five‑nines (99.999%) availability with automatic failover, trusted by banks and telecoms.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI‑native features** – native vector search, built‑in RAG, and AI copilots for agentic applications (MariaDB Exa).
- **Cloud expansion** – strengthening SkySQL managed service across public/private/hybrid deployments.
- **Continued Oracle compatibility** – driving migration from legacy databases.
- **Enterprise grade** – long‑term support releases, enterprise SLAs, and professional services to win mission‑critical workloads.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote‑first culture** – most employees work remotely; hubs in Silicon Valley, Ireland, and other locations for collaboration.
- **Open‑source impact** – work on a database that powers Wikipedia, WordPress.com, and countless enterprises; contributors shape the future of relational data.
- **Global team** – 400+ employees across the US, EU, India, APAC. Engineering hubs in Romania, Bulgaria, India, Malaysia, UK, and remote.
- **Career growth** – roles span engineering, sales, marketing, customer success, data science, and support.
- **Perks** – opportunities for skill development, team events, and engagement with the vibrant MariaDB community.

## Sources
1. [mariadb.com](https://mariadb.com/) – Product and company overview
2. [mariadb.com/about-us](https://mariadb.com/about-us/) – About MariaDB, history, stats
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/mariadbplc](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/mariadbplc) – Current job listings

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