Software Engineer - AI Product

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

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a talented AI Product Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will spearhead the development of cutting-edge AI systems that enhance user experiences and drive innovation. Collaborating closely with a talented AI Research team, you will tackle open-ended AI challenges, mentor peers, and contribute to a culture of inclusivity and growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI in a company dedicated to making design accessible for all. If you have a passion for AI and a track record of success, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in developing generative AI products.
• Experience in the full lifecycle of early-phase AI development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of AI systems to enhance user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate AI solutions.

Skills

Generative AI Development

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Prototyping

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's or PhD in Machine Learning or related field

Tools

AI Indexing Systems

Natural Language Processing

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—come make with us!

As Figma’s customer base continues to expand and diversify, and new technological advancements in AI and generative design emerge, the opportunity for AI experience engineering is greater than ever. You’ll collaborate closely with a cutting-edge AI Research team and your work will help raise the ceiling of what’s possible for designers and lower the floor of who can design. We are seeking an accomplished and experienced AI Product Engineer who has built generative AI products to join our team and lead our AI efforts from inception to implementation. Join us in molding the future of AI at Figma!

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

What you'll do at Figma:

• Lead the development of early-phase AI systems to enhance user experience and develop systems to measure and improve AI performance and relevance.
• Direct the future of AI at Figma in collaboration with cross-functional teams of innovative software engineers, product managers, and data scientists.
• Break down open-ended AI problems into engineering strategies utilizing machine learning, data analysis, and experimental design.
• Provide mentorship and promote best practices in data and AI while cultivating a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Contribute to the growth of the team by improving the hiring process and recruiting outstanding AI talent.

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

• 5+ years of experience, with 1 or more years of developing generative AI products.
• Comfort in prototyping and pathfinding new opportunities that led to successful 0→1 projects.
• Proven experience implementing the full lifecycle of an early-phase AI development, from ideating on which models to use through productionizing and maintaining them.
• Experience in developing deep product and business knowledge to connect abstract modeling and analysis tasks with business value.
• A growth mindset and experience investing in the learning, development, belonging, and impact of your peers, ex. mentoring/aligning senior engineers across organizations.

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

• Demonstrated expertise in AI indexing, retrieval systems, personalization, and/or natural language processing.
• Proven track record of planning a multi-year roadmap in which shorter-term projects ladder up to the long-term vision.
• A relevant advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, or a related field.

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):

$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.