[Hiring] Senior Data Scientist @MariaDB plc

Role Description

We're hiring a Senior Data Scientist with strong programming skills, a deep command of analytical methods, and the ability to turn complex data into clear business insights. You'll join a small, highly skilled team where your work has a direct impact on how the business operates and makes decisions.

This is a hands-on, high-autonomy role. You'll work across the full data stack:

• Writing sophisticated SQL in BigQuery and MariaDB
• Building automation and tooling in Python
• Leveraging AI-powered tools like Windsurf, Gemini, and Claude

You'll be expected to understand how data is structured end-to-end, from source systems through to the warehouse, and to know which analytical approach fits which business question. You'll also be a key communicator, translating complex data into clear narratives for stakeholders across the organization.

We need someone who can operate independently, manage their own priorities, and continuously raise the bar on what's possible with our data. If you have a genuine passion for analytics, a GitHub full of projects, and you're the kind of person who's always learning the next thing—we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in data science, advanced analytics, or a quantitative field
• Expert-level SQL - deep fluency in BigQuery and MariaDB or similar data platforms; you understand query optimization, partitioning, and data modeling
• Strong Python and/or JavaScript skills - production-quality code, not just notebooks; experience with modern data and ML libraries
• Deep understanding of analytical methods - regression, clustering, time series, A/B testing, classification; you know when to apply what and why
• Solid understanding of data architecture - how warehouses, lakes, and pipelines are designed; how to structure data for both analytical and ML workloads
• Proficiency with AI-powered development tools - Windsurf, Gemini, Claude, Cursor, or similar; you leverage AI assistants as a core part of your workflow
• Excellent communication skills - you present complex technical work in a way that drives decisions
• Self-managing and self-sufficient - you set your own priorities, unblock yourself, and deliver without hand-holding
• Relentlessly curious and ambitious - you're always learning, always building, always improving
• A public GitHub profile showcasing your projects, experiments, or contributions

Requirements

• Experience with Next.js or modern frontend frameworks for building data-facing applications
• FastAPI experience for serving models or internal tooling
• Background in business process analysis or operational process design
• Experience working across multiple business departments (Finance, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Engineering) - broad organizational exposure is a big plus
• Experience with JSON-based data formats, APIs, and integration patterns
• Understanding of Docker and Kubernetes - containerization and cluster orchestration experience is a big plus

Benefits

• Globally distributed team environment
• Remote or hybrid work options (location-dependent)
• Challenging projects with company-wide impact
• Competitive compensation, 25 days paid annual leave, plus holidays
• A culture that values curiosity, clean engineering, and people who genuinely love what they do

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.

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