Full-Time

Web Developer

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Figma

Figma

1,001-5,000 employees

Web-based platform for collaborative design

Consumer Software
Design

Compensation Overview

$149k - $288kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Remote in USA | New York, NY, USA

Role can be held from one of the US hubs or remotely in the United States.

Category
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
React.js
Node.js
SEO
TypeScript
AWS
Next.js
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 5+ years of development experience using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • 3+ years of development experience in React/Typescript, frameworks (Next.js, Gatsby), headless CMS (Sanity, Contentful), backend technologies (Node.js, Express), and server rendered & statically generated sites.
  • Experience working on SEO-driven projects, localization, performance optimization & experimentation.
  • Worked on projects with QA and testing, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
  • Understanding of site security, e.g., DDoS attack mitigation, cross-site scripting (XSS) prevention, protection against SQL injection.
Responsibilities
  • Be a core contributor to the back-end and front-end development, optimization, and infrastructure of the Figma marketing website.
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Growth, Brand, and SEO teams to ensure reliable, performant, accessible, and secure sites.
  • Design and implement scalable web architecture, including host and distributed systems (e.g. AWS, CloudFront).
  • Lead projects end-to-end — maintaining timelines, stakeholder expectations, ticket triaging, and regularly presenting with teammates and leadership.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to other engineers on the team.
  • Mentor team members, support new hires during onboarding, and provide technical guidance to technical and non-technical collaborators.
  • Build and maintain comprehensive testing strategies tests to ensure code quality, reliability, and performance.

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 adding new features and integrating with other design tools, Figma aims to maintain customer satisfaction and attract new users.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$728.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-61%

1 year growth

-53%

2 year growth

70%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Figma's AI tools enhance design workflows, challenging Adobe's market position.
  • The Pattern Library feature boosts user engagement by enabling reusable design components.
  • Expansion into Australia signals strategic growth and increased global presence.

What critics are saying

  • Legal issues, like the lawsuit against Motiff, could harm Figma's reputation.
  • UI 3.0 update discomfort may lead to user dissatisfaction and potential customer loss.
  • Pressure from investors to scale rapidly could result in strategic missteps.

What makes Figma unique

  • Figma offers real-time collaboration, setting it apart from traditional design tools.
  • The platform's web-based nature allows seamless access and collaboration across devices.
  • Figma's integration with other tools enhances its utility as a central design hub.

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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