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FigmaManager, Software Engineering - Data Platform
Figma is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering - Data Platform to guide a technical team through its upcoming phase of growth. Figma produces a design and…
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Figma is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering - Data Platform to guide a technical team through its upcoming phase of growth. Figma produces a design and collaboration platform utilized globally for brainstorming, prototyping, coding translation, and real-time teamwork. Because Figma relies heavily on data, the Data Platform maintains the infrastructure supporting core business metrics, product analytics, experimentation systems, and applied artificial intelligence initiatives. This full-time position directs engineering staff, creates…
Job Description
Figma is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering - Data Platform to guide a technical team through its upcoming phase of growth. Figma produces a design and collaboration platform utilized globally for brainstorming, prototyping, coding translation, and real-time teamwork. Because Figma relies heavily on data, the Data Platform maintains the infrastructure supporting core business metrics, product analytics, experimentation systems, and applied artificial intelligence initiatives. This full-time position directs engineering staff, creates technical roadmaps, establishes platform strategy, and collaborates alongside cross-functional divisions including product management, data science, and finance.
This opportunity fits an experienced engineering leader with a background in building data infrastructure who wants to scale high-performing teams in a collaborative setting. The position can be based out of designated US company hubs or handled remotely across the United States. Responsibilities involve balancing immediate delivery schedules with long-term platform investments, making build versus buy decisions, hiring and coaching talent, and ensuring reliable system scalability as organizational adoption increases. The annual base salary ranges from $258,000 to $376,000 USD, supplemented by equity options and a comprehensive employee benefits program.
Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor an engineering team focused on building and operating data platform infrastructure
- Establish technical strategy, roadmaps, and delivery execution for the designated sub-area
- Drive scalability, reliability, and forward-looking strategy as adoption increases across engineering and product divisions
- Recruit, coach, and develop software engineers and tech leads to foster an inclusive and high-performing culture
- Collaborate with engineering, product, data science, and finance stakeholders to align on high-priority objectives
- Evaluate platform vendors and make strategic build versus buy decisions
- Maintain predictable delivery timelines while balancing short-term execution with long-term investments
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience managing software engineers, including senior individual contributors or tech leads
- Demonstrated background in constructing and scaling data platforms or data infrastructure systems within online production environments
- Strong software engineering background featuring senior or staff-level technical depth prior to entering management
- Capacity to establish technical direction, prioritize effectively under ambiguity, and communicate clearly in writing
- Proven ability to partner with cross-functional groups such as engineering, product, finance, and data science
Qualifications
- Expertise in large-scale data processing systems encompassing batch, streaming, or applied AI and machine learning workloads
- Familiarity with feature flagging or experimentation platforms
- Track record of overseeing vendor relationships
- Demonstrated ability to develop tech leads and rapidly scale hiring
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual base salary range of $258,000 to $376,000 USD
- Company equity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Retirement plans featuring employer contributions
- Paid parental leave and family planning support
- Mental health and wellness programs
- Flexible paid time off and paid sick leave
- Cell phone and home internet reimbursements
- Lifestyle spending accounts and company recharge days
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary range for this position?
The annual base salary ranges from $258,000 to $376,000 USD. Actual compensation is determined based on objective factors such as individual qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and work location.
Is this a remote role?
Yes, this full-time position can be performed remotely within the United States or from one of the company's US hubs.
What management experience is required?
Candidates must have at least three years of experience managing software engineers, including tech leads or senior individual contributors, along with a strong technical background at a senior or staff level.
What benefits are offered?
Figma provides equity, health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits with company contributions, parental leave, wellness benefits, flexible paid time off, and reimbursements for cell phones and home internet.
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