Figma · 10 hours ago
Manager, Software Engineering - Expressive AI
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $350K/yr
4+ years expFigma is a company focused on making design accessible to all, and they are seeking a Manager for their Expressive AI team. This role involves leading a team of engineers to integrate AI techniques into creative workflows, enhancing Figma's design experience and collaborating with various teams across the product ecosystem.
CollaborationDeveloper ToolsProduct DesignSoftwareWeb Apps
Responsibilities
Partner with Product and Design to build and execute a long-term roadmap that delivers a world-class user experience for designers in Figma
Work closely with cross-functional partners and engineering teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible through the application of AI to creative problems
Hire, manage, support, and develop a team of engineers, including staff level engineers
Establish trust within and across teams by creating accountability and a positive work environment in partnership with other organizational leaders
Grow your career within an engaged and creative engineering community
Figma is committed to building an inclusive and diverse team and culture. We expect all of our leaders to help drive these initiatives through hiring, community events, and cross-functional programs across Figma
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience hiring and leading teams as an engineering manager
Ability to think strategically about engineering and product roadmaps, on both short and longer term time horizons
Demonstrated experience applying advancements in AI from both engineering and product perspectives, with a specific focus on LLMs, diffusion models, and image/video generation
Proven leadership in building high-performing, highly engaged engineering teams, with a strong track record of motivating, mentoring, and guiding senior engineers while hiring top industry talent
Exceptional ability to work cross-functionally across Product, Design, and Marketing, as well as collaborating with other engineering teams to ship both customer and internal-facing projects
A strong sense of technical curiosity, a willingness to learn and grow alongside your team, and a genuine passion for design and craft
Preferred
Experience working with or on design/creative tooling
Benefits
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
Cell phone reimbursement
Sales incentive pay for most sales roles
An annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles
Company
Figma
Figma is a collaborative design tool that enables teams to create, prototype, and test digital products on one platform.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.45BKey Investors
Durable Capital PartnersAndreessen HorowitzSequoia Capital
2025-12-08Post Ipo Equity
2025-07-31IPO
2024-07-17Secondary Market· $700M
Leadership Team
Dylan Field
CEO & Co-founder
Evan Wallace
Co-Founder
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