PIM Specialist Solution Engineer, Informatica
Salesforce · San Francisco, CA · 1 mo ago
HybridInformation Technology$158k–$211k/yrFull-time
About the role
The PIM Specialist SE position is focused on Informatica's Product 360 / PIM solution. You'll be the go-to expert for discovery, demos, competitive positioning, and technical solutioning for PIM-centric opportunities across the field.
Responsibilities
- Using hands-on expertise with Informatica or other Product 360 (PIM/MDM) to deliver compelling, story-driven demos tailored to customer use cases (e-commerce, digital asset management, product data governance, etc.)
- Working with complex data architectures — ERP integrations, digital asset management, multilingual/localization workflows, and product hierarchy management
- Articulating Informatica's value and differentiation using competitive knowledge of the PIM landscape (e.g., Akeneo, Salsify, Stibo, Riversand, Syndigo)
- Presenting and engaging both business and technical level stakeholders
- Acting as a trusted advisor for account teams, supporting RFPs, POCs, and onsite engagements
- Collaborating as a team player with a community-building mindset — sharing knowledge, building enablement assets, and contributing to the broader SE community
Requirements
- A Degree In Computer Science (B.S., Master's, Or Ph.D.)
- Minimum Of 8-10 Years Demonstrated Experience In The Following Areas:
- Product & Data Modeling
- Hands-on expertise with Informatica Product 360, MDM, or equivalent PIM platforms (e.g., Akeneo, Salsify, Stibo, Riversand, Syndigo)
- Strong understanding of product data modeling — attribute management, classification hierarchies, product families, variants, BOM, and bundles
- Data governance frameworks — data quality rules, stewardship workflows, approval processes, and completeness scoring
- Integrations & Architecture
- Digital Commerce — product content syndication to PIM-connected storefronts (Salesforce Commerce Cloud, SAP Commerce, Magento), PDP enrichment, and SEO-ready content workflows
- ERP — SAP (S/4HANA, ECC), Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics; understanding of item master management and data flows between ERP and PIM
- DAM — linking rich media (images, videos, documents) to product records; familiarity with platforms a plus (e.g., Bynder, Canto, Cloudinary)
- API & Integration Patterns — REST/SOAP APIs, ETL/ELT pipelines, and middleware (MuleSoft, Informatica IDMC, Boomi) for product data ingestion and syndication
- Emerging Capabilities
- Data Enrichment & AI — AI-assisted attribute tagging, auto-classification, and generative content capabilities within modern PIM platforms
- Multilingual/Localization — managing regional product data variants, translation workflows, and country-specific compliance attributes
- Industry Experience
- Retail — planogram data, omnichannel product syndication, GS1/GTIN standards, retail trading partner onboarding (Amazon, Walmart, Target, etc.), and digital shelf readiness
- Manufacturing — BOM management, technical specifications, regulatory/compliance data (REACH, RoHS, SDS), spare parts catalogs, and supplier-facing data enrichment
Qualifications
- Experience with Informatica Product 360, MDM, or equivalent PIM platforms
- Strong understanding of product data modeling
- Hands-on expertise with Informatica or other PIM platforms
- Knowledge of data governance frameworks
- Experience with digital commerce, ERP, DAM, API integration, and emerging capabilities
- Industry experience in retail or manufacturing
Skills
- Technical expertise with Informatica or similar PIM platforms
- Ability to articulate Informatica's value and differentiate it from competitors
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Experience working with complex data architectures
- Knowledge of emerging PIM capabilities
- Industry-specific experience
Benefits
At Salesforce, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Time off programs
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health support
- Paid parental leave
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee stock purchasing program
Pay
The typical base salary range for this position is $157,640 - $210,910 annually. Specific ranges vary by location.
Schedule
Full-time position.