Security Engineer

Figma; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 149,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Figma seeks a dedicated Security Engineer to enhance its product security framework, collaborate across teams, and engage in risk management initiatives. This full-time role involves performing security assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and ensuring best practices are followed throughout the organization. Join a passionate team aiming to make design accessible and secure for users worldwide.

Benefits

Health, dental & vision benefits

Retirement with company contribution

Generous PTO and company recharge days

Learning & development stipend

Work from home stipend

Cell phone reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven engineering experience working in a Security team.
• Good understanding of at least two system security areas.
• Proficient in at least one general purpose coding language.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical security assessments, code audits and design reviews.
• Develop technical solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Conduct assessments to identify attack vectors against Figma products.

Skills

Linux/Unix/Mac security

AWS security

Cloud SaaS Security

Web application security

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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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!

As a Security Engineer, you will help identify and drive impactful projects to improve the security of Figma's product, platform, and our IT systems. The mission of the Figma Security team is to help Figmates ship the most secure product to our users. We are looking for security generalists with a strong grasp of Computer Science and security fundamentals. You will partner closely with teams across the company and focus on systemic security improvements and risk reduction. You will also maximize your security skills to support and participate in operational security responsibilities like security reviews and consulting, external research/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 technical security assessments, code audits and design reviews.
• Develop technical solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Advocate security and secure practices throughout Figma
• Conduct assessments to identify current and new attack vectors against Figma products and services.
• Help run our pen-testing and offensive security exercises as well as our bug bounty program.
  
  

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

• 5+ years of proven engineering experience working in a Security team
• Good understanding of at least two of Linux/Unix/Mac based systems security, AWS security, Cloud SaaS Security, and web application security
• Proficient in at least one general purpose coding language
• Demonstrated experience engineering security-based tooling and/or software
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience collaborating across functions
  
  

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

• Demonstrated ability to make hard prioritization decisions in security controls
• Experience in a software engineering role and interested in working on security related projects
  
  

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):

$149,000—$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.

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Employment type

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