Figma is looking to develop the core frameworks and systems that underpin AI features across their platform to support end-to-end AI feature development by designing, building, and maintaining scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend or infrastructure engineering.
- 3+ years of experience in AI, search infrastructure, or developer platform development.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript, Python, or Ruby.
- Strong system design skills with a proven track record of architecting resilient, production-grade systems.
- Experience in debugging complex production issues across multiple services and layers of architecture.
- Ability to contribute to platform strategy, roadmaps, and engineering best practices.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable systems supporting AI features across Figma’s platform.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, research, and infrastructure engineers to drive AI initiatives forward.
- Contribute to shaping the platform’s technical strategy, roadmaps, and best practices to enhance system performance and developer experience.
- Debug and resolve complex issues in production environments, ensuring minimal downtime and high system availability.
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and inclusivity.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI infrastructure and incorporate best practices into Figma’s platform development.
- Participate in code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing to promote engineering standards across teams.
Other
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience mentoring team members and working across diverse teams.
- Full-time position
- Flexibility to work from one of our US hubs or remotely within the United States
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment that values diversity and innovation.
- Equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness.
