AI Platform Engineer — Backend & Infra (Remote)

Figma; United States; On-site; USD 153,000 - 376,000; Full time

Job summary

Figma is hiring a Software Engineer specialized in building AI platforms to support end-to-end feature development. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in Software Engineering, particularly backend or infrastructure roles, and familiarity with AI and search infrastructures. This full-time position can be done remotely from the U.S. It offers an annual base salary ranging from $153,000 to $376,000, based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, especially in backend or infrastructure engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of: AI, search infrastructure, or developer platforms.
• Strong system design skills and a track record of architecting resilient production systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience collaborating across teams and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end AI feature development by designing, building, and maintaining systems that are scalable, reliable, and performant.
• Collaborate with product, research, and infrastructure engineers working across AI.
• Help shape our platform strategy, roadmaps, and engineering best practices throughout the organization.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and technical excellence.

Skills

Software Engineering

Backend or Infrastructure Engineering

AI

Search Infrastructure

Developer Platforms

TypeScript

Python

Ruby

System Design Skills

Collaboration

Job description

Figma is hiring a Software Engineer specialized in building AI platforms to support end-to-end feature development. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in Software Engineering, particularly backend or infrastructure roles, and familiarity with AI and search infrastructures. This full-time position can be done remotely from the U.S. It offers an annual base salary ranging from $153,000 to $376,000, based on experience and location.