TL;DR

Senior Product Manager (Database): Drive strategy and execution for a distributed database engine, integrated AI capabilities, and high-availability solutions. Focus on distributed systems, OLTP, high availability, and open-source innovation, designing scalable architectures and collaborating with developer communities.

Location: Remote (Croatia only)

Company

%hirify_global% is a leading database company powering applications used daily by billions, including 75% of the Fortune 500, with a focus on open-source and scalable data platforms.

What you will do

Define and communicate product strategy for distributed database, OLTP, and high-availability solutions.
Manage product backlog and prioritize features balancing new development and technical debt.
Collaborate with engineering to translate vision into technical requirements and specifications.
Partner with marketing for go-to-market strategies and sales enablement.
Engage with open-source community to gather feedback and represent developer needs.
Align cross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, sales, and support.

Requirements

Must have 2+ years product management experience in core database technologies.
Strong technical background in database development or related degree.
Experience with distributed database architectures and OLTP systems.
Proven success launching enterprise software or SaaS products.
Exceptional communication skills for technical and business audiences.
Must be located in Croatia and work remotely from there.

Nice to have

Experience with %hirify_global% or MySQL ecosystems.
Hands-on with high-availability and clustering technologies like Galera Cluster.
Open-source community engagement experience.
Familiarity with major cloud providers and data services.
Advanced degrees such as MS or MBA.
Expertise in OLTP optimization, distributed systems, and database security.

Culture & Benefits

Inclusive and diverse workplace committed to innovation.
Remote work with location restricted to Croatia.
Support for accommodations for individuals with disabilities during hiring.
Equal opportunity employer.