ML/AI Engineer - Infrastructure at Figma
New York, NY 10001
About the Job
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!We’re looking for engineers with a Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence background to improve our products and build new capabilities
You will be building the core infrastructure to serve and deploy models efficiently, as well as world-class tooling that enables us to iterate on models quickly
You will be combining industry best practices and a first-principles approach to design and build ML infrastructure that will improve Figma’s design and collaboration tool.What you’ll do at Figma:Build infrastructure to train, deploy, and serve models at scalePartner directly with ML engineers to build internal tools for model development and experimentationWork in concert with applied research and product engineers to improve Figma’s design and collaboration tool.Combine industry best practices and a first-principles approach to design and build ML infrastructure.We'd love to hear from you if you have:5+ years of backend or infrastructure experience.3+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, machine learning infrastructure, data infrastructure.Proven experience deploying ML models and implementing the full lifecycle of model development.Experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutions.While not required, It’s an added plus if you also have:Proven track record of planning multi-year roadmap in which shorter-term projects ladder to the long-term vision.Experience in mentoring/influencing senior engineers across organizations.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.Read more about our teamInvesting in Figma: The Decade of DesignHow work is changing at FigmaFigma's next product is a multiplayer whiteboard called FigJamFigma's Musical!Pay Transparency DisclosureIf 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
Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future
You may view our Pay Transparency Policy by clicking on the corresponding link.Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub):$149,000—$350,000 USDAt 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
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 locationEnabling closed captioning on video conferencingEnsuring all written communication be compatible with screen readersChanging the mode or format of interviews 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 the applicable candidate section of Figma's Privacy Policy.
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!We’re looking for engineers with a Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence background to improve our products and build new capabilities
You will be building the core infrastructure to serve and deploy models efficiently, as well as world-class tooling that enables us to iterate on models quickly
You will be combining industry best practices and a first-principles approach to design and build ML infrastructure that will improve Figma’s design and collaboration tool.What you’ll do at Figma:Build infrastructure to train, deploy, and serve models at scalePartner directly with ML engineers to build internal tools for model development and experimentationWork in concert with applied research and product engineers to improve Figma’s design and collaboration tool.Combine industry best practices and a first-principles approach to design and build ML infrastructure.We'd love to hear from you if you have:5+ years of backend or infrastructure experience.3+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, machine learning infrastructure, data infrastructure.Proven experience deploying ML models and implementing the full lifecycle of model development.Experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutions.While not required, It’s an added plus if you also have:Proven track record of planning multi-year roadmap in which shorter-term projects ladder to the long-term vision.Experience in mentoring/influencing senior engineers across organizations.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.Read more about our teamInvesting in Figma: The Decade of DesignHow work is changing at FigmaFigma's next product is a multiplayer whiteboard called FigJamFigma's Musical!Pay Transparency DisclosureIf 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
Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future
You may view our Pay Transparency Policy by clicking on the corresponding link.Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub):$149,000—$350,000 USDAt 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
accommodations-ext@figma.com
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 locationEnabling closed captioning on video conferencingEnsuring all written communication be compatible with screen readersChanging the mode or format of interviews 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 the applicable candidate section of Figma's Privacy Policy.
