Job Description
Sr. Software Engineer – Salsify / PIM
About the Role
Mattel's Global Technology Organization (GTO) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the Product Information Management team. This role owns engineering, configuration, integrations, operations, and continuous improvement for Salsify PXM and the legacy IBM PIM platform while supporting future modernization initiatives. The role partners with Commercial, Marketing, Brand, Product, Supply Chain, Digital Commerce, Data & Analytics, and external vendors to deliver scalable, reliable product information solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design, configure, develop, and support Salsify PXM and IBM PIM solutions.
- Administer product models, taxonomies, hierarchies, attributes, relationships, workflows, permissions, and business rules.
- Develop and maintain integrations with ERP, DAM, Salesforce, commerce platforms, MDM, retailer portals, APIs, and middleware.
- Build automation that improves product onboarding, enrichment, validation, and publishing.
- Support product content syndication across digital commerce channels and retailers.
- Monitor platform health, interface performance, and data quality; resolve production issues through root cause analysis.
- Participate in Agile planning, estimation, development, testing, deployment, and release activities.
- Prepare technical designs, documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge articles.
- Partner with vendors to evaluate new capabilities, upgrades, and roadmap opportunities.
- Recommend modernization strategies that simplify the PIM landscape while protecting existing business operations.
- Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering standards, reusable components, and best practices.
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve engineering productivity and product data quality.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
- 6–10 years of software engineering or enterprise application experience.
- Experience with Salsify, IBM PIM, or comparable PIM/PXM platforms (Akeneo, Syndigo, Stibo, Informatica P360, Riversand, etc.).
- Experience with REST APIs, JSON, XML, SQL, and integration patterns.
- Knowledge of product information management, product content, digital asset management, and data governance.
- Experience working in Agile delivery teams with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating SAP, Salesforce, Shopify, Adobe Commerce, AEM, or other commerce ecosystems.
- Experience with cloud integration platforms and CI/CD pipelines.
- Consumer products, retail, or digital commerce experience.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools.
Additional Information
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
- We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.
Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Videos to watch:
The Culture at Mattel
Corporate Philanthropy
Company Description
CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
The Team:
