Director, Software Engineering - Data Infrastructure

Figma; San Francisco (NY, CA); Remote; USD 316,000 - 381,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Software Engineering for Data Infrastructure. This pivotal role involves leading an engineering team to build and enhance a robust data infrastructure platform that supports collaboration and delivers vital business insights. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering and a proven track record of building high-performing teams. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation, and contribute to making design accessible to all while fostering an inclusive culture. If you are passionate about technology and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience hiring and leading engineering teams.
• 8+ years in software engineering roles, ideally at staff level.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering organization, defining the roadmap for data infrastructure.
• Build a healthy, inclusive, and growth-oriented engineering organization.

Skills

Leadership

Software Engineering

Data Infrastructure

Collaboration

Mentoring

Cross-functional Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Machine Learning Platforms

Distributed Systems

Job description

Director, Software Engineering - Data Infrastructure

Figma is growing our team of passionate people on a mission to make design accessible to all. Born on the Web, Figma helps entire product teams brainstorm, design and build better products — from start to finish. Whether it’s consolidating tools, simplifying workflows, or collaborating across teams and time zones, Figma makes the design process faster, more efficient, and fun while keeping everyone on the same page. From great products to long-lasting companies, we believe that nothing great is made alone—come make with us!

Figma is a data-driven organization. Data Infrastructure owns the platform used across the company to generate financial reports, key business metrics (e.g., WAU / MAU, etc.), product analytics, etc. We are making significant investments to build a self-serve platform that can address a wide range of needs from across the company – from understanding our user’s experience with Figma to ensuring that our financial pipelines are robust. In addition, you will collaborate closely with leadership to help evolve our Infrastructure platform.

We’re hiring a seasoned engineering leader who has experience building and supporting both Engineering managers and Senior level ICs.

This is a full-time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.

What you’ll do at Figma:

• As a Director of Engineering for Data Infrastructure, you will lead an engineering organization, defining and developing the roadmap and technical strategy for our next generation of data infrastructure.
• Work closely with Engineering Teams to define and build the infrastructure foundation to support best-in-class collaboration experiences, ML/AI platforms, and vital business insights.
• Build a healthy, scalable, inclusive, and growth-oriented engineering organization. Not only help with Data Infrastructure, but also help broader Infrastructure and Figma Engineering initiatives.
• Establish trust within and across teams by creating accountability and a positive work environment in tandem with other leaders in the organization.
• Figma is committed to building an inclusive and diverse team and culture. You will play a role in helping to build and drive these initiatives through hiring, community events, and other programs in partnership with teams across all of Figma.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• 5+ years of experience hiring and leading teams as an engineering leader with at least 2 years of experience managing managers.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering roles, ideally reaching staff level as an individual contributor.
• Demonstrated experience building scaling data infrastructure systems in an online environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in building a high-performing and highly engaged engineering team; including a proven track record of motivating, mentoring, and guiding senior engineers and engineering managers.
• Strong partnership mentality and ability to manage multiple cross-functional stakeholder groups, such as Data Science, Finance, Engineering and Product.

While not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:

• Experience building both online and offline distributed systems at scale as an engineer or leader.

At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below.

Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information.

Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub):

$316,000 - $381,000 USD

At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to [e-mail]. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities.

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