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Full-Time

Software Engineer

Internal Tools

Posted on 4/17/2024

Figma

Figma

1,001-5,000 employees

Web-based platform for collaborative design

Consumer Software
Design

Compensation Overview

$149k - $350kAnnually

+ Equity

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

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

Category
Backend Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Datadog
Rust
Python
JavaScript
React.js
Ruby
TypeScript
Requirements
  • 3+ years of professional experience shipping features and/or products as a full-stack developer
  • Demonstrated coding fluency with one or more programming languages in a working context, including but not limited to: Typescript/Javascript, React, Ruby, Python, Go, or Rust
  • Experience communicating and working effectively across functions to proactively drive solutions
  • Experience with crafting delightful user experiences that enable internal teams
  • Experience w/ Datadog or another observability system, like Prometheus & Grafana (open source) for debugging, monitoring, and alerting applications
Responsibilities
  • Build, document, and maintain tests, features, and infrastructure
  • Regularly communicate and document architectural designs and requirements
  • Take shared ownership of the engineering process
  • Break down high level goals into tasks and timeline without product and design support to achieve desired outcomes
  • Regularly collaborate with Product Support, TPMs, and other engineers on and beyond your team (or org) to plan features that reduce friction of internal processes
  • Provide thoughtful feedback to others on the team and facilitate spaces of learning, belonging, and growth
  • Help interview and recruit more talented engineers to Figma
  • Run experiments, tracking internal user behavior and engaging internal users to improve workflows and processes

Figma provides a web-based platform designed for collaborative interface design, allowing multiple users to work on the same project in real-time from different locations. This platform is particularly useful for UI (User Interface) and UX (User Experience) designers, as well as graphic designers, enabling them to prototype, wireframe, and brainstorm effectively. Figma serves a diverse clientele, ranging from freelance designers to large corporations, and is especially favored by tech companies and creative agencies. The company operates on a subscription-based model, offering a freemium option with basic features for free and advanced functionalities through paid plans. Additionally, Figma generates revenue from enterprise solutions that offer enhanced security and support for larger organizations. By continuously improving its features and integrating with other design tools, Figma aims to be a central hub for design activities and to retain its customer base.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$749.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-12%

1 year growth

42%

2 year growth

392%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Figma's valuation at $12.5 billion and significant funding from top investors indicate strong financial health and growth potential.
  • The launch of AI-driven tools like Figma AI positions the company as a leader in innovative design technology.
  • Strategic investments in companies like LottieFiles demonstrate Figma's commitment to expanding its ecosystem and influence in the design industry.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape, especially with giants like Adobe, poses a constant threat to Figma's market share.
  • Regulatory issues, as seen with the called-off Adobe acquisition, could impact future strategic moves and partnerships.

What makes Figma unique

  • Figma's web-based platform enables real-time collaboration, setting it apart from traditional design tools that lack seamless multi-user functionality.
  • The introduction of AI-powered features like Figma AI enhances productivity and creativity, giving it a competitive edge over other design tools.
  • Figma's freemium and tiered subscription model caters to a wide range of users, from freelancers to large enterprises, ensuring broad market appeal.

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Benefits

Competitive salary & equity

Retirement with company contribution

Mental health and wellness benefits

Company recharge days

Work from home stipend

Health, Dental, & Vision

Parental leave & fertility support

Generous PTO

Learning & development stipend

Cell phone reimbursement

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