Applied ML/AI Engineer Research to Production

We’re looking for engineers with a Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence background to improve our products and build new capabilities. You will be driving fundamental and applied research in this area. You will be combining industry best practices and a first-principles approach to design and build ML models that will improve Figma’s design and collaboration tool. What you’ll do at Figma: You will be driving fundamental and applied research in ML/AI. You will explore the boundaries of what is possible with the current technology set. You will be combining industry best practices and a first-principles approach to design and build ML models. Work in concert with product and infrastructure engineers to improve Figma’s design and collaboration tool through ML powered product features. We'd love to hear from you if you have: 5+ years of experience in programming languages (Python, C++, Java or R) 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, natural language processing/understanding, computer vision, generative models. Proven experience researching, building and/or fine-tuning ML models in production environments 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 team Investing in Figma: The Decade of Design How work is changing at Figma Figma's next product is a multiplayer whiteboard called FigJam Figma's Musical! 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. 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):

$168,000—$350,000 USD