Manager, Software Engineering - AI Product

Figma is growing its team of creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all.

We're seeking a dynamic manager to lead a team on our early-stage journey of providing Figma’s users with personalized, streamlined, and intuitive solutions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a diverse team of engineers building and advancing Figma’s AI capabilities across core products
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, AI Research, and Data Science to define strategy and drive a clear roadmap for AI-powered experiences
• Hire, mentor, and retain exceptional engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and thoughtful risk-taking
• Drive 0→1 innovation by identifying opportunities and applying emerging AI technologies to meaningfully improve the user experience
• Champion Figma’s commitment to diversity and inclusion by actively contributing to equitable hiring practices, team development, and cross-company initiatives.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience hiring, leading, and developing high-performing engineering teams
• Proven experience building and scaling AI-powered product capabilities, ideally in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Demonstrated track record of driving 0→1 product development, with the ability to translate ambiguous ideas into impactful, production-ready features
• Strong ability to build and operate fast-moving teams that balance innovation with execution
• Genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging AI technologies and their application to user-facing products

Nice to Have

• Knowledge and experience in generative AI, RAG, the fine-tuning process, and its application to creative products
• Experience digging into product analytics and data yourself to help create new opportunities or investment areas for your team

Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $258,000-$376,000 USD
• Equity to employees
• 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