Join Figma as a Senior Software Engineer - Editor
Figma is on a mission to make design accessible to all, and we're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team. As part of the Figma Editor team, you'll be at the heart of our core product, setting new standards for web-based design tools. Our users rely on the Editor for brainstorming, designing, and prototyping, and you'll help us push the limits of what's possible in a browser.
What You'll Do
- Build New Features: Develop new features in a real-time, multiplayer system with a complex data model that enables collaboration across files.
- Optimize Performance: Solve for performance and memory optimizations to maintain a highly performant user experience.
- Develop Tooling: Create tools for authoring prototype behavior in the Editor, allowing users to create dynamic, interactive designs.
- Scale Systems: Extend and scale the Editor and full-stack system behind our design system features.
- Enhance Accessibility: Contribute to mapping out an accessibility strategy, improving the Figma UI and tools for generating accessible content.
What We're Looking For
- Experience: 4+ years of professional experience shipping user-facing features or products as a full-stack developer.
- Technical Skills: Fluency in one or more programming languages, including TypeScript/JavaScript, React, C++, Python, Java, Objective-C, Go, or Rust.
- Collaboration: Experience communicating and working across functions to proactively drive solutions.
Nice to Have
- Leadership: 2+ years of experience operating in a technical lead capacity.
- Mentorship: A desire to teach fellow engineers through pairing, code review, and feedback.
- Editor Experience: Experience working on editors or writing C++ in a user-facing context.
Why Figma?
At Figma, we believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. We offer a competitive salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our inclusive culture promotes equity and belonging, and we strive to communicate early and often, lift our team, focus on craftsmanship, and prioritize impact.
Location
This is a full-time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.
Compensation
- Annual Base Salary Range: $149,000—$350,000 USD
Figma is an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate and support our differences. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application process and employment.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the points outlined, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Retirement with company contribution
- Parental leave & reproductive or family planning support
- Mental health & wellness benefits
- Generous PTO
- Company recharge days
- Learning & development stipend
- Work from home stipend
- Cell phone reimbursement
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