Senior Data Analytics Engineer

MariaDB; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

25 days paid annual leave

Flexibility and freedom

Job summary

MariaDB is seeking a Senior Data Analytics Engineer to design and build end-to-end analytics systems. You will craft reliable data pipelines across BigQuery and MariaDB, write advanced SQL, and develop internal tools with Python and FastAPI.

You’ll apply AI/ML techniques and work with stakeholders to turn insights into action. The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and communication, with a strong focus on scalable data architectures and reproducible workflows.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in data analytics engineering or related field.
• Expert-level SQL with BigQuery and MariaDB experience.
• Strong Python and JavaScript skills for pipelines, internal tools and APIs.
• Experience with AI/ML and practical application of LLMs.
• Public GitHub profile with examples of work.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain analytical pipelines on BigQuery and MariaDB.
• Write performant SQL to extract insights from large datasets.
• Develop internal tooling and automation with Python and FastAPI.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data into action.
• Document data architecture and data flows across systems.

Skills

SQL

BigQuery

MariaDB

Python

JavaScript

APIs

Data pipelines

AI/ML

GitHub

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

FastAPI

Job description

Location: Romania

MariaDBis 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.

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 – Romania (remote)

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: 160,000 - 200,000 RON 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.

• 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.
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