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Director, Data Science

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 Data Science at Figma, you will lead a team focused on shaping data strategy for AI products, collaborating closely with various departments to enhance product measurement and drive data-driven insights. Your role involves managing data scientists, championing data accessibility, and establishing a positive work environment while partnering with leadership across Product, Engineering, Design, and Research.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
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

  • 8+ years of experience managing and leading high output Data Science teams, with at least 2 years managing other managers
  • 7+ years of experience working in AI, Data Science, or a related field
  • Proven experience building or measuring AI products, ideally LLM-powered assistants, agents, chatbots, or copilots
  • Demonstrated expertise in statistical methods, experimentation, and/or forecasting
  • Ability to scale teams in high-growth environments, with a desire to build an inclusive and diverse culture

Nice to have

  • Experience owning 0 to 1 product areas

What you get

  • Equity to 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

Worth weighing

  • No specific technologies or tools mentioned, which may affect role clarity
  • Salary range provided, but actual compensation will depend on various factors assessed during the interview process
  • Candidates must keep cameras on during video interviews, which may not suit everyone
  • In-person onboarding required, which may not be feasible for all candidates

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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