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Software Engineer

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Figma

Figma

1,001-5,000 employees

Web-based platform for collaborative design

Consumer Software
Design

Compensation Overview

$149k - $350kAnnually

+ Equity + Health Benefits + Dental Benefits + Vision Benefits + Retirement with Company Contribution + Parental Leave + Reproductive or Family Planning Support + Mental Health Benefits + Wellness Benefits + Generous PTO + Company Recharge Days + Learning & Development Stipend + Work from Home Stipend + Cell Phone Reimbursement + Sales Incentive Pay

Senior

Remote in USA

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

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Ruby
TypeScript
Requirements
  • 6+ years overall experience building and scaling distributed systems and online services through the introduction of APIs and frameworks to a large code base.
  • Strong technical communication skills, and demonstrated ability to build and leverage relationships with engineering and technical leaders.
  • Strong coding skills with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages including Go, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, or similar.
  • Strong system design skills, ideally with experience in building online production services.
  • A systematic and thorough approach to problem solving, thinking from first principles with a bias for taking actions and having impact.
  • An interest in mentorship, learning from others, and digging into new challenges.
Responsibilities
  • Create abstractions for product engineering teams that reduce friction and enable shipping new products faster.
  • Build and optimize foundational infrastructure for common use cases such as running experiments and engaging users.
  • Evangelize best practices throughout the engineering team to keep code quality high.
  • Partner with engineering leadership to set strategy and priorities for the team and its projects.
  • Establish trust within and across teams by creating accountability and a positive work environment in partnership with others in the organization.
  • Grow your career in an engaged and creative engineering community.

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

-2%

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.

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