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Software Engineer - AI Product

FigmaSan Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United StatesEngineering
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
2 Jun 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Figma is hiring a Software Engineer for AI Product to lead generative AI initiatives from inception to implementation across US hubs or remotely. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineer looking to shape the future of design and collaboration software.

Role Overview

The Software Engineer - AI Product position at Figma involves steering the future of artificial intelligence in collaboration with cross-functional product managers, data scientists, and engineers. The professional in this role will build early-phase AI systems designed to enhance user experiences while establishing metrics to track performance and relevance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development of early-phase AI systems to elevate the overall user experience.
Construct systems to measure and improve AI performance and relevance.
Direct future AI trajectories alongside cross-functional teams of software engineers, data scientists, and product managers.
Translate open-ended AI challenges into concrete engineering strategies using machine learning, experimental design, and data analysis.
Provide mentorship, champion best practices in AI and data, and cultivate a collaborative team culture.
Support team growth by participating in the hiring process and recruiting top-tier AI talent.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience.
At least 1 year of experience developing generative AI products.
Comfort prototyping and pathfinding new opportunities resulting in successful 0 to 1 projects.
Proven expertise executing the complete lifecycle of early-phase AI development, from model ideation through productionization and maintenance.
Experience establishing deep business and product knowledge to link abstract modeling tasks with business value.
Familiarity utilizing AI-assisted development tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and GitHub Copilot to write, debug, and optimize code.

Nice to Have

Demonstrated expertise in natural language processing, personalization, AI indexing, and retrieval systems.
Proven history of planning multi-year roadmaps connecting short-term projects to a long-term vision.
Relevant advanced degree such as a Masters or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related field.
Growth mindset with experience investing in the development, learning, belonging, and impact of peers.

Skills and Tools

Machine learning
Data analysis
Experimental design
Generative AI product development
AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude)
Natural language processing and personalization

Salary and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $153,000 to $376,000 USD, with exact compensation determined by qualifications, skills, market demands, and work location. Figma offers equity and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits with company matching, paid time off, flexible paid sick leave, parental leave, family planning support, mental health benefits, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and lifestyle spending accounts.

About the Company

Figma provides a collaborative platform that assists teams in bringing ideas to life through brainstorming, prototyping, translating designs into code, and AI iteration. The company values growth, inclusivity, and celebrating differences as an equal opportunity workplace.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Figma careers page to submit an application and review further details about the role.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Software Engineer - AI Product role at Figma?

The annual base salary range is between $153,000 and $376,000 USD.

Where is the position located?

The job can be held from US hubs in San Francisco or New York, or remotely from anywhere in the United States.

What experience is required for this position?

Candidates need at least 5 years of software engineering experience, including 1 or more years developing generative AI products.

What benefits does Figma provide?

Figma offers equity, health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, parental leave, mental health support, flexible PTO, paid sick leave, and reimbursements for home internet and cell phones.

Are advanced degrees required?

An advanced degree is not required, but a relevant Master's or PhD in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, or a related field is listed as an added plus.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Figma careers page.

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