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Percona is a global provider of open‑source database support and consulting, founded in 2006. The company is best known for its performance‑optimized Percona Server for MySQL, the free backup tool Percona XtraBackup, and the monitoring platform Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM). With offices in Austin, Seattle, London, and Singapore, Percona empowers enterprises to run MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and other open‑source databases at scale.

Percona hires a broad spectrum of tech talent, from senior database engineers and DevOps specialists to software developers, product managers, and support engineers. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews that test deep knowledge of database internals, query optimization, and distributed systems. The company values open‑source contributions, so showcasing GitHub activity or a personal project that improves MySQL or MariaDB performance can give you a competitive edge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Percona?
Percona fosters a collaborative, open‑source culture where engineers lead performance‑tuning projects that directly impact millions of database deployments. The company offers flexible remote work, regular knowledge‑sharing sessions, and a merit‑based promotion path that rewards contributions to open‑source projects and internal tooling.
What types of positions are available at Percona?
Open roles span software engineering (MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, PostgreSQL), DevOps & SRE, database performance consulting, support & field engineering, product management, marketing, sales, and compliance. Each role emphasizes hands‑on database expertise, scaling solutions, and automation skills.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Percona?
Highlight open‑source contributions, especially to Percona software or related database projects. Demonstrate deep knowledge of query optimization, backup strategies, and monitoring. Provide code samples or benchmarks, reference any certifications (e.g., MySQL Certified Professional), and prepare for a technical interview that includes a live performance‑tuning exercise.

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