Manager, Software Engineering - Ai Product

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! 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. We are seeking an accomplished and experienced leader who has built scrappy fast‑paced teams, ideally working on generative AI products, to join our team and lead our AI efforts from inception to implementation. Join us in molding the future of AI at Figma! 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: 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 We’d love to hear from you if you have: 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 While not required, it’s an added plus if you also 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 Compensation and Benefits Annual Base Salary Range: $258,000—$376,000 USD. Remuneration may be adjusted based on qualifications, market demand, and location. The role also includes equity, comprehensive health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive/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. EEO and Accommodation Figma is an equal‑opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories. We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to . Examples of accommodations include: Holding interviews in an accessible location Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing Ensuring all written communication is compatible with screen readers Changing the mode or format of interviews #J-18808-Ljbffr