MariaDB is looking for an experienced Senior Data Scientist with strong programming skills and deep analytical methods to turn complex data into clear business insights.
Responsibilities
- ▹Apply statistical analysis, regression, clustering, forecasting and classification to real business problems
- ▹Design end-to-end analytical solutions from data extraction in BigQuery and MariaDB to actionable insights
- ▹Develop and maintain data pipelines and tooling using Python and SQL
- ▹Use AI-powered development tools (Windsurf, Gemini, Claude, Cursor) to accelerate work
- ▹Leverage LLMs, embeddings and generative AI to automate analytical workflows
- ▹Build lightweight applications and APIs (FastAPI) to deliver models and insights
- ▹Own data architecture decisions within your domain
- ▹Communicate results and trade-offs to technical and business audiences
- ▹Map and improve business processes through data-driven analysis
Requirements
- ▹7+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics or a quantitative field
- ▹Expert-level SQL, deep fluency in BigQuery and MariaDB or similar platforms
- ▹Strong Python and/or JavaScript skills for production-quality code
- ▹Deep understanding of analytical methods: regression, clustering, time series, A/B testing, classification
- ▹Solid understanding of data architecture design
Nice to have
- ▹An active GitHub profile with personal projects is a plus
Soft skills
Ability to work independently and manage prioritiesContinuous learning mindsetClear communication with technical and business stakeholders
About the company
MariaDB is the backbone of applications used by billions of people worldwide; 75% of the Fortune 500 run MariaDB, reaching users through Linux distributions, enterprise deployments and public clouds.
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