Director, Business Operations
Figma · San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 66 days Figma's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Figma's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Figma
- high 146 stale, 4 reposted of 158 open
- Hiring momentum
- 217 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Figma's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Figma.
About this role
As the Director of Business Operations at Figma, you will tackle high-stakes business challenges related to the company's monetization strategy and business model, particularly in the context of AI and consumption. You will lead a small team, collaborate with various departments, and influence executive decision-making. Your role will involve transforming ambiguous problems into actionable outcomes and guiding the company's direction in a rapidly evolving market.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Figma as an employer.
What you need
- Experience in management consulting, private equity, or investing combined with operating experience at a high-growth software company or a top-tier PE/VC firm
- Proven track record of addressing ambiguous, company-defining problems and driving them to executive decisions
- Strong communication skills to influence senior leaders without authority
- Fluency in reasoning about P&L and business models
- Experience in leading and developing teams
Nice to have
- Exposure to monetization, pricing & packaging, or business-model design, especially in the AI/consumption era
- Hands-on financial modeling / SQL
What you get
- Equity for employees
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement benefits with company contributions
- Parental leave and reproductive or family planning support
- Mental health and wellness benefits
- Paid time off, including paid sick leave and holidays
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the team size or structure mentioned
- Role involves high ambiguity and requires strong problem-solving skills
- Candidates must keep cameras on during video interviews and attend in-person onboarding
- Salary range provided, but actual compensation will depend on various factors assessed during the interview process
Summarised from Figma's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Figma on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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