Sales Engineer

MariaDB

Sales Engineer at MariaDB plc driving deal closures and providing database solutions for Asia Pacific. Engaging clients through technical expertise in data and database-centric solutions.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇲🇾 MalaysiaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Senior Sales Engineering, with strong Database Architecture skills, particularly in MariaDB and MySQL, and a solid understanding of enterprise technology solutions. Proven ability to manage complex customer engagements and collaborate effectively with sales and customer success teams while maintaining excellent communication and organizational skills.

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Senior Sales Engineer ExperienceDatabase Architecture SkillsMariaDB or MySQL ProficiencyExcellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Database ArchitectureMariaDBMySQLOracleMicrosoft SQL ServerRedisApache IgniteProgramming LanguagesWeb Stack TechnologiesLinux

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationHighly OrganizedTroubleshooting SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree

Industry Keywords

Sales EngineeringChannel SalesCustomer EngagementPoC EngagementsRemote WorkTravel Flexibility

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheLinuxMariaDBMS SQL ServerMySQLOracleRedisSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with customers, partners and sales leadership to bring deals to fruition
Leverage your high level of sales acumen and enterprise technology expertise on a daily basis
Partner closely with the global sales organization to prioritize resources that put us in the best position to meet our targets
Successfully manage stakeholders at all levels, CIOs / CTOs / CXOs, DBAs
Experience across channel sales from ISVs to vendors and consultancies
Travel, when needed, to support sales efforts and help grow the scope of opportunities, engineer tangible solutions for customers, and assist in driving deal closures
Travel to man a booth at conferences when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 to 10 years of hands-on Senior Sales Engineer Experience
Strong Database or Database Architecture skills (MariaDB or MySQL strongly preferred, with a good knowledge of Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server)
In-memory compute platform skills, such as Redis and Apache Ignite, are desirable
A working understanding of other databases and open-source technologies
Experience working on complex customer PoC engagements
Experience collaborating with customer success and field teams in customer orientation efforts
The ability and willingness to travel as needed, along with working off-hours when required
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be highly organized
Very strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Fundamental knowledge of programming languages, web stack technologies, Linux, AI development, etc
Experience working 100% remotely with regional travel as required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field
English fluency, both verbally and in writing, is mandatory; additional regional language skills are preferred
Flexibility to travel up to 40% of the time (valid passport required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days paid annual leave (plus holidays)
Flexible working hours
Unparalleled learning and growth opportunities