Software Engineer, Graphics & Media

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

The Creation Engine teams work on core technologies that power Figma's real-time, browser-based Figma Design and FigJam products.

The Pixel Engine team, within Creation Engine's Rendering & Animation org, focuses on platform-level work for rendering and media support.

The Pixel Engine team is looking for engineers with domain expertise in Media processing and playback.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with teammates and partners to build new features and achieve roadmap goals.
• Support new client-side Media features, such as image processing pipelines.
• Improve the performance of media use cases within the rendering engine.
• Provide end-to-end client support of new codecs/compression algorithms.
• Drive guidance, quality, and standards for rendering at Figma.
• Mentor peers and contribute to org-wide initiatives.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience shipping software with a specialization in Video/Image rendering & playback.
• Experience with languages such as C++, TypeScript, GLSL.
• Experience working with web-based applications, browser performance, or real-time collaborative systems.
• A track record of working collaboratively across teams and disciplines to deliver complex technical projects.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ($153,000-$376,000 USD).
• Equity to employees.
• Health, dental & vision benefits.
• Retirement with company contribution.
• Parental leave & reproductive or family planning support.
• Mental health & wellness benefits.
• Generous PTO.
• Company recharge days.
• Learning & development stipend.
• Work from home stipend.
• Cell phone reimbursement.