Data Engineer

Posted on 8/21/2023

INACTIVE

5,001-10,000 employees

Web-based collaborative platform for product design

Company Overview

Figma stands out as an exemplary workplace due to its commitment to fostering a collaborative culture, its unique competitive advantage in consolidating design tools and workflows, and its industry leadership in web-based design platforms. The company's technical innovation is evident in products like FigJam, an online whiteboard that enhances team collaboration, demonstrating their dedication to improving efficiency and communication in product development. Figma's ability to simplify complex processes and facilitate teamwork across different time zones positions it as a leader in the design industry, making it an exciting and rewarding place to work.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$20.3B

Founded

2012

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 73%

1 year growth

↑ 288%

2 year growth

↑ 1125%

Locations

Seattle, WA, USA • San Francisco, CA, USA • Remote in USA • New York, NY...

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Data Analysis

Data Science

Snowflake

SQL

Python

CategoriesNew

Data & Analytics

Requirements

3+ years in a relevant field
Fluency with both SQL and Python
Familiarity with Snowflake, dbt, and ETL/reverse ETL tools
Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills
A self-starting mindset along with strong communication and collaboration skills
Https://www.figma.com/blog/cross-functional-data-science-user-research-figma/
Https://www.figma.com/blog/how-we-use-data/
Https://www.figma.com/blog/from-experiment-to-launch-how-data-shaped-a-new-comments-experience/

Responsibilities

Own, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that connect various cloud data sources
Develop a deep understanding of Figma's core data models and optimize data pipelines for scale
Partner with the Data Science and Data Infrastructure teams to build new foundational data sets that are trusted, well understood, and enable self-service
Work with a wide range of cross-functional stakeholders to build solutions to address their data needs
Establish best practices for the development of specialized data sets for analytics and modeling

Figma is growing our team of passionate people on a mission to make design accessible to all. Born on the Web, Figma helps entire product teams brainstorm, design and build better products — from start to finish. Whether it’s consolidating tools, simplifying workflows, or collaborating across teams and time zones, Figma makes the design process faster, more efficient, and fun while keeping everyone on the same page. From great products to long-lasting companies, we believe that nothing great is made alone—come make with us!

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to partner with our Data Science and Data Infrastructure teams to own and scale our data pipelines. You’ll also work closely with stakeholders across business teams including sales, marketing, and finance to ensure that the data they need arrives promptly and reliably. You’ll play an integral role in building the metrics and self-serve reporting capabilities to unlock Figma’s next phase of growth.

This is a great role for an individual who is passionate about working with data and data systems, and who loves solving problems. You’ll have a good sense for when it makes sense to build fast, scrappy solutions to unblock a key stakeholder vs. when to push back or bring in an outside service. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator who can help coordinate across multiple internal and external teams and takes pride in building end-to-end projects.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Own, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that connect various cloud data sources.
Develop a deep understanding of Figma’s core data models and optimize data pipelines for scale.
Partner with the Data Science and Data Infrastructure teams to build new foundational data sets that are trusted, well understood, and enable self-service.
Work with a wide range of cross-functional stakeholders to build solutions to address their data needs.
Establish best practices for the development of specialized data sets for analytics and modeling.

We’re looking for someone with:

3+ years in a relevant field
Fluency with both SQL and Python
Familiarity with Snowflake, dbt, and ETL/reverse ETL tools.
Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills
A self-starting mindset along with strong communication and collaboration skills

Read more about our team:

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