Wanted: Software Engineer (Supplier Data Manager)

Akeneo is the leading AI-powered Product Data Platform that helps brands, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers unify product data and pricing to power better product experiences, smarter decisions, and business growth in an AI-driven commerce world. We’re all about experience - from the best-in-class product we build to the inspiring environment we create for our employees. You’ll grow in a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise will make an impact from day one. Our flexible work model empowers you to thrive, balancing professional success with personal fulfilment. At Akeneo, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values open communication, shared successes, and meaningful relationships.

The Team and Areas of Ownership

• SDM team owns the Akeneo Supplier Data Manager, the front door to the Akeneo Product Cloud for data.
• SDM is a painkiller, not a vitamin. Retailers and distributors don't adopt it because it's nice to have; they adopt it because, without it, onboarding supplier data is a manual, error-prone job that keeps products off the shelf.
• Hundreds of suppliers send product data in various formats (spreadsheets, PDFs, images), and that data must be cleaned, classified, enriched, and verified before it reaches the catalogue.
• Building systems that handle all of it reliably, at volume, across hundreds of supplier configurations, is the engineering problem you'd be here to help solve.

What you will deliver in the role…

• Ship features across SDM: build and ship real features end-to-end, across the data-processing back end and the TypeScript and React front end, with the team alongside you.
• Work on the data-processing pipelines: the core of SDM turns messy supplier data into trusted, high-volume catalogue data.
• Own what you build: as you grow, you'll take on more end-to-end, from shipping to monitoring in production to closing the loop with support.
• Grow into a senior engineer: through code review, pairing, and a wider Staff Engineering group invested in helping you get there.
• Take part in customer discovery: see how customers actually work, and how their feedback shapes what we build.
• Work across the Product Cloud: collaborate with adjacent teams and learn how the wider platform fits together.

What will set you up for success at Akeneo…

• You think, not just code. You want to understand why something is being built and how it really works, not just close the ticket.
• You're building strong fundamentals. You generally know your way around different data structures and algorithms, and you're learning to reason about system design.
• You care about writing code that works properly, not just code that looks like it works.
• You like debugging, experimenting, and getting to the bottom of things.
• You're comfortable across the stack, or keen to be.
• You know at least one of Python, PHP, or JavaScript and TypeScript, and you pick up new ones fast.
• You care about the customer. You want to know who uses what you build and why it matters to them.
• You're comfortable with ambiguity, or want to get there.
• You use AI to think, not just to type.

You don't need to tick every box. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience differs slightly, we still want to hear from you!

Interview process:

• 30-45-minute screening call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team
• 45-minute technical project walkthrough with the hiring manager
• 90-minute behavioural interview with up to 3 members of the product line
• 90-minute technical interview with one of two of our Staff Engineers.

Life at Akeneo Work Environment Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, remote or hybrid setup (allowing 3-4 days working from home) and option to Work from Anywhere for up to 30 days per year. UK: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave. France: Enjoy 34 days of annual leave and RTTs.