AI Researcher, Figma

• Recently obtained or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in AI, Computer Science or a related field. Degree must be completed prior to starting at Figma
• Demonstrated expertise in machine learning with a publication record in relevant conferences, or a track record in applying machine learning techniques to products
• Experience in Python and machine learning frameworks (such as PyTorch, TensorFlow or JAX)
• Experience building systems based on deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and/or generative models
• Experience solving sophisticated problems and comparing alternative solutions, trade-offs, and diverse points of view to determine a path forward
• Experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutions

Desirable

• The AI Platform team at Figma is working on an exciting mission of expanding the frontiers of AI for creativity, and developing magical experiences in Figma products
• This involves making existing features like search smarter, and incorporating new features using cutting edge Generative AI and deep learning techniques
• We’re looking for engineers with a background in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to improve our products and build new capabilities
• You will be driving fundamental and applied research in this area
• You will be combining industry best practices and a first-principles approach to design and build ML models that will improve Figma’s design and collaboration tool
• Driving fundamental and applied research in ML/AI using Generative AI, deep learning and classical machine learning, with Figma product use cases in mind
• Formulate and implement new modeling approaches both to improve the effectiveness of Figma’s current models as well as enable the launch of entirely new AI-powered product features
• Work in concert with other ML researchers, as well as product and infrastructure engineers to productionize new models and systems to power features in Figma’s design and collaboration tool
• Expand the boundaries of what is possible with the current technology set and experiment with novel ideas
• Publish scientific work on problems relevant to Figma in leading conferences like ICML, NeurIPS, CVPR etc