Fast Facts

Figma is seeking a Manager of Software Engineering for their Text and Vector team to lead engineering efforts and enhance the design tools experience for users.

Responsibilities: Lead the development of a long-term roadmap for the Figma editor, manage a team of engineers, and foster a collaborative environment with Product and Design teams.

Skills: Strong leadership and management of engineering teams, experience with scalable software systems, and exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications: 2+ years of team management, 5+ years in software engineering, with a plus for front-end experience and familiarity with web browser performance.

Location: Remote position within the United States, with optional hubs in San Francisco and New York.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $150,000 - $210,000.

Text and Vector is at the core of Figma’s Design Tools pillar, and is directly responsible for the experience of designers working in the Figma editor. Our team is responsible for the evolution of the feature set of the Figma editor, while ensuring it delivers the high quality and performant experience that Figma users have come to expect. As Figma’s product offerings continue to grow and evolve, Text and Vector’s work is often at the center of how these products interact and work in tandem with the editor. We’re looking for an experienced and accomplished engineering leader to join us in our mission to scale Figma while upholding the quality and craft our users love. 

This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.

What you’ll do at Figma:

• Partner with Product and Design to build and execute on a long-term roadmap that ensures a world-class tool set and user experience for Designers in Figma
• Work closely with cross-functional partners and other engineering teams to push the envelope for craft and quality in Figma Design
• Hire, manage, support and develop a team of engineers, including staff level engineers
• Partner with product and engineering leadership to set strategy, priorities, and mission for teams and projects
• Establish trust within and across teams by creating accountability and a positive work environment in partnership with other leaders in the organization
• Grow your career in 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 play a role in helping to build and drive these initiatives through hiring, community events, and other programs in partnership with teams across all of Figma

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• 2+ years of experience managing and leading a high output engineering team
• 5+ years of experience building and maintaining scalable software systems
• Demonstrated leadership skills in building a high-performing and highly engaged engineering team; including a proven track record of motivating, mentoring, and guiding senior engineers, and hiring top industry talent
• Demonstrated 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
• Technical curiosity - you should be ready to learn and grow alongside your team - and a love of design and craft

While not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:

• Experience working in the front-end, including working with WebAssembly and React
• Experience working with modern web browser internals and performance

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.