Software Engineer, Figma

• If you thrive in open-ended environments and are eager to solve some of the most complicated people-problems in our industry, we want to hear from you
• 3+ years of experience in programming languages (Typescript/Javascript, React, C++, Python, Java, Objective-C, Go, or Rust)
• A focus on impact, with the ability to achieve meaningful outcomes and speak to the metrics behind the work
• Strong cross-team and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience with the full development lifecycle, from concept to launch, including go-to-market strategies
• Experience in and a desire to teach fellow engineers through pairing, code review, and in-the-moment feedback

Desirable

• We’re looking for a highly motivated and experienced engineer to join Figma as we explore new frontiers in collaborative tooling across product teams, and to help answer the question: “What if there’s an even better way to build products?”
• This role offers a unique opportunity to work on 0-to-1 products that will redefine how teams across the globe create, manage, and collaborate on digital content throughout the entire development lifecycle
• You’ll work closely with design, product management, and research teams to help our users turn imagination into reality by radically streamlining how ideas transform into products — and you will do so in a way that keeps simple things simple, while making complex things possible
• Lead the development and launch of new features and products, from ideation through to shipping
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, content marketers, designers, and researchers to define and execute on the product roadmap
• Engage in brainstorming sessions and technical discussions that influence the direction of our strategy
• Contribute to and drive the technical vision for our next generation of products and frameworks, working in a dynamic environment where iteration and candid feedback are essential
• Participate in all stages of development, including engineering and design crits, code reviews, and user testing, to ensure we build something that truly delights our users
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Equity
• Health, Dental, & Vision
• Retirement with company contribution
• Parental leave & fertility support
• Mental health and wellness benefits
• Generous PTO
• Company recharge days
• Learning & development stipend
• Work from home stipend
• Cell phone reimbursement

Total funding: $749.1m

Figma is a web-based design platform that helps cross-functional teams of designers, project managers, and developers easily collaborate on product design projects. Its standout feature, Multiplayer mode, is like Google Docs for design, letting team members collaborate in real-time on project files that are hosted in the cloud.