Manager, Software Engineering - Runtime Platform

Figma; New York (NY); Remote; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dynamic leader to join their Runtime Platform team. This full-time role involves managing a talented engineering team dedicated to transforming Figma files into code. You will collaborate with product and engineering leadership, tackle complex technical challenges, and foster an inclusive culture. If you have a passion for building high-performing teams and a drive to make design accessible, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values growth, creativity, and collaboration in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement with Company Contribution

Parental Leave

Mental Health & Wellness Benefits

Generous PTO

Learning & Development Stipend

Work from Home Stipend

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Sales Incentive Pay

Annual Bonus Plan

Qualifications

• Experience managing high output engineering teams.
• Proven track record of mentoring and guiding senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineers to translate Figma files to semantic code.
• Manage and develop a team of engineers.

Skills

Team Management

JavaScript Libraries

Leadership Skills

Technical Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JavaScript

Internal Data Models

Job description

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-comemake with us!

The Runtime Platform team is responsible for building an internal platform for turning Figma files into code to power our future product suite. The internal platform will support both teams building future products that bring designs to new platforms, as well as teams that build the core primitives shared by all Figma products. This team will be responsible for the code's visual fidelity to the original Figma files. Through this mission, Figma will unlock new ways for our customers to bring designs to new platforms.

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:

• Partner with engineers and peer engineering teams to design and execute against a strategy for translating Figma files to semantic code


• Hire, manage, support and develop a team of engineers, including staff level engineers


• Partner with product and engineering leadership to set strategy, priorities, and mission for teams and projects


• Roll up your sleeves as needed to get involved in the technical details of solving some of the most complex technical challenges at Figma


• Establish trust within and across teams by creating accountability and a positive work environment in partnership with other leaders in the organization


• Grow your career in an engaged and creative engineering community


• Figma is committed to building an inclusive and diverse team and culture. We expect all of our leaders to 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:

• Experience building and/or managing teams building internal JavaScript libraries


• 2+ years of experience managing and leading a high output engineering team


• 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.

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

• Experience translating internal data models into code


• Familiarity with the application of code as input to LLMs


• Familiarity with evaluating the accuracy, performance, and quality of AI model outputs

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 anyways. 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.

Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figma's compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub):

$250,000—$350,000 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.

Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to:

• Holding interviews in an accessible location


• Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing


• Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers


• Changing the mode or format of interviews

To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.

By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma's Candidate Privacy Notice.