Software Engineer - Identity & Access Management 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 a Software Engineer to join our Identity & Access Management (IAM) team
The IAM team owns foundational technology that empowers Figma to deliver secure, convenient, and scalable access to our customers
Sharing and real-time collaboration is the core of what makes Figma magic as a browser-first tool, and the IAM team is responsible for the systems that makes this possible across a growing suite of products
The IAM team also owns the user’s identity, and we leverage industry standards, such as SAML, SCIM, to provide seamless SSO experience. This team sits within the Enterprise area - you’ll work closely with other product teams focused on monetizing our largest customers
This is an opportunity to get in early on a growing team that works on interesting backend systems with large business impact.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:Join a team of backend-focused engineers responsible for developing Figma's identity & access management systemsCollaborate with product, engineering, and data science teams to define the team’s vision, technical direction, and roadmapDefine and execute on engineering projects to enable our Enterprise customers to manage access to Figma at massive scaleSupport engineering projects to enable internal product teams to move fast and safely when building new products and writing authorization logicMentor, and collaborate with high-performing engineers
You'll contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and calculated risk-takingWe’d love to hear from you if you have:5+ years of cloud or SaaS software development experience, especially in large-scale systemsDomain expertise in Identity& Access Management: you’ve worked on authorization, authentication, and/or identity systems.Hands-on technical experience: you have built complex backend systems as an individual contributor, and can represent the technical details of work shipped by the team.Demonstrated technical leadership skills in defining technical direction, solving complex technical problems, and decomposing large projects into manageable chunks.Proven track record of building, scaling, and shipping high-quality products in high growth environmentsWhile it’s not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:Previous experience in B2B SaaS and familiarity working with enterprise customers and/or enterprise identity protocols (SAML, SCIM)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 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 a Software Engineer to join our Identity & Access Management (IAM) team
The IAM team owns foundational technology that empowers Figma to deliver secure, convenient, and scalable access to our customers
Sharing and real-time collaboration is the core of what makes Figma magic as a browser-first tool, and the IAM team is responsible for the systems that makes this possible across a growing suite of products
The IAM team also owns the user’s identity, and we leverage industry standards, such as SAML, SCIM, to provide seamless SSO experience. This team sits within the Enterprise area - you’ll work closely with other product teams focused on monetizing our largest customers
This is an opportunity to get in early on a growing team that works on interesting backend systems with large business impact.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:Join a team of backend-focused engineers responsible for developing Figma's identity & access management systemsCollaborate with product, engineering, and data science teams to define the team’s vision, technical direction, and roadmapDefine and execute on engineering projects to enable our Enterprise customers to manage access to Figma at massive scaleSupport engineering projects to enable internal product teams to move fast and safely when building new products and writing authorization logicMentor, and collaborate with high-performing engineers
You'll contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and calculated risk-takingWe’d love to hear from you if you have:5+ years of cloud or SaaS software development experience, especially in large-scale systemsDomain expertise in Identity& Access Management: you’ve worked on authorization, authentication, and/or identity systems.Hands-on technical experience: you have built complex backend systems as an individual contributor, and can represent the technical details of work shipped by the team.Demonstrated technical leadership skills in defining technical direction, solving complex technical problems, and decomposing large projects into manageable chunks.Proven track record of building, scaling, and shipping high-quality products in high growth environmentsWhile it’s not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:Previous experience in B2B SaaS and familiarity working with enterprise customers and/or enterprise identity protocols (SAML, SCIM)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 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.
