Software Engineering Manager, Percona
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Scaling, security, and management for OS databases
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Scaling, security, and management for OS databases
201-500 employees
Open for applications
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help users get the most out of open-source technology, without inflated fees or lock-ins.
Role
Who you are
- We need someone who has a background in developing efficient processes, ensuring a high pace of delivery, and has a demonstrated track record of working across teams as well as with the broader open-source community to ensure that vital information is not lost as complex development requirements span multiple teams
- 4+ years of experience leading and managing development teams
- A cross-team facilitator: collaborating with other teams and figuring out how to get things running more smoothly
- Adept at leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed/dotted-line reporting structure
- High level of organization with a proven ability to prioritize, manage, budget, and deliver on time
- Prior software development experience is a must! Most components of Percona
- Distribution for Mongo are written in C/C++/Go, so knowledge of one or more of these programming languages is a big plus
- Experience with deploying and running MongoDB and related components
- Knowledgeable about open source software and development processes
- Experience in project management with the ability to decompose complicated projects into simple tasks, estimates and manage risks
- Self directed with the ability to operate independently without needing everyday input
- Maturity to build relationships and operate across the organization (not locked to only operate in the vertical chain)
What the job involves
- We're looking for a Software Engineering Manager to oversee the development and maintenance of our Percona Distribution for MongoDB by leading and supporting our MongoDB development team
- Percona Distribution for MongoDB powers mission-critical workloads for companies around the globe
- As the steward of this open-source distribution, you’ll help shape the future of MongoDB in high-performance, production environments
- At Percona, we prioritize a structured work environment to support your focus as well as provide some degree of predictability to the departments that depend on us
- We plan our work within defined timeframes and scopes, minimizing shifting priorities to allow you to concentrate on predefined tasks
- Planning is a collaborative effort, involving team, Product, and customer insights
- We're also dedicated to your growth: Fridays are designated no-meeting days, providing dedicated time for deep work, tackling challenging issues, or exploring new technologies
- Morning (your schedule, your call): Start your day by checking Slack, email, and Jira for updates
- Review sprint progress and triage any blockers, or open items that need your input
- This is often your best window for deep work—whether that’s reviewing technical plans, refining process, or helping unblock a team member
- Mid-Day: Collaborate with peers across engineering, product, and agile facilitation
- Join syncs with your team to keep projects aligned and ensure focus on what matters
- This is also a key time for cross-functional visibility—helping teams stay on track and connected
- Afternoon: Focus on coaching—whether through 1:1s, peer reviews, or ad hoc conversations
- Revisit metrics, process improvements, or follow-up items that need your leadership
- Stay looped into external team developments that could impact your team’s delivery
- Key Points: Expect consistent communication via Slack, Zoom, and Jira
- Active participation in the team's rituals is a must
- Continuous learning and problem-solving are core to the role
- Flexible work hours around potentially prescheduled team syncs or customer meetings
- You’re not just managing delivery—you’re guiding it
- We’re looking for someone who’s been there, done that, and can lead with both confidence and clarity
- Bring your expertise and help us solve the right problems the right way
- To foster a strong team environment, we expect consistent communication via our primary tools, including Slack, Zoom, and Jira
Our take
Open-source technology brings a range of benefits, from agility to cost-effectiveness, making it a prime target for businesses adding to their tech roster. However, they may find themselves forced into software, contracts or processes they neither need nor want, in order to gain access to those that they do. Percona provides unbiased, open-source database expertise, giving anyone, anywhere access to the tools necessary to turn their ideas into a viable business.
Percona was founded in 2006 to support consumers and users in the open-source community. It is now a leader in providing enterprise-class support, services and software for open-source databases, both in on-premises and cloud environments. The company accommodates growth and development by deploying agile solutions to keep its clients moving at the pace of their customers’ needs. Clients pay for the advice and expertise provided, rather than for the company to unlock critical software features.
Percona employs a global network of experts and boasts an impressive customer list with high renewal rates. The company continues to update and add to its product offerings and is committed to keeping its software free to download.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jan 2008
$1m
GRANT
Total funding: $1m
Company HQ
Bull Durham, Durham, NC
Leadership
Ann Schlemmer
(CEO)Joined Percona in 2013 and held various roles before becoming CEO in 2022. Prior to Percona, they were part of the MySQL Professional Services team at Sun Microsystems and Oracle.
Bennie Grant
(COO)They have over 15 years of Professional Services, Support and Operational Delivery experience. Prior to joining Percona, they opened US operations for Mettoni (acquired by Enghouse Interactive), where they held Senior Services and Operational Leadership positions.
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