Security Engineer

Figma; New York (NY); Remote; USD 149,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dedicated Security Engineer to enhance product security and drive systemic improvements. This full-time role involves conducting security assessments, developing solutions, and collaborating across teams to ensure robust security practices. With a focus on growth and learning, the company values diverse perspectives and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. If you're passionate about security and eager to contribute to a mission-driven team, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your skills can make a significant impact.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Contributions

Parental Leave

Mental Health Benefits

PTO

Development Stipends

Equity

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a Security team.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language.
• Experience engineering security tools or software.

Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments and code audits.
• Develop solutions to mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Promote security best practices across the organization.

Skills

Linux/Unix/Mac Security

AWS Security

Cloud SaaS Security

Web Application Security

General-purpose Programming

Security Tool Engineering

Communication Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

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 enjoyable while keeping everyone on the same page. From great products to long-lasting companies, we believe that nothing great is made alone—come make it with us!

As a Security Engineer, you will:

1. Help identify and drive impactful projects to improve the security of Figma's product, platform, and IT systems.
2. Partner with teams across the company to focus on systemic security improvements and risk reduction.
3. Support operational security responsibilities such as security reviews, consulting, bug-bounty triage, incident response, and risk management.

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:

• Perform security assessments, code audits, and design reviews.
• Develop solutions to mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Promote security best practices across Figma.
• Identify attack vectors against Figma products and services.
• Participate in pen-testing, offensive security exercises, and our bug bounty program.

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

• 6+ years of experience in a Security team.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix/Mac security, AWS security, Cloud SaaS Security, and web application security.
• Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language.
• Experience engineering security tools or software.
• Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration experience.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience making security prioritization decisions.
• Background in software engineering and interest in security projects.

At Figma, we believe in growth and learning. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit for this or other roles.

Read more about our team:

• Enforcing device trust on code changes
• Server-side Sandboxing: An Introduction
• Securing internal web apps

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Pay Transparency Disclosure

If based in Figma's San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has an annual base salary range of $149,000—$350,000 USD. The actual salary will depend on factors like experience, skills, impact, and location. For remote roles, the pay is localized according to the employee's location, between 80% and 100% of the range. Please discuss your location with your recruiter.

Figma offers equity, comprehensive benefits, and perks such as health, dental, vision, retirement contributions, parental leave, mental health benefits, PTO, development stipends, and more. Compensation and benefits may change over time.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Figma celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We also accommodate applicants with disabilities; contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Applicants are required to keep cameras on during video interviews and attend in-person onboarding if hired.

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