Software Engineer - AI Product
Figma · San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Figma's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Figma's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Figma
- high 158 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
- 2026-10-24
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 a Software Engineer focused on AI products at Figma, you will lead the development of early-phase AI systems aimed at enhancing user experience. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle open-ended AI challenges, mentoring team members, and contributing to the recruitment of top AI talent. You will also be responsible for the full lifecycle of AI product development, from ideation to implementation.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- 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
- 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering
- 1+ years of experience developing generative AI products
- Experience implementing the full lifecycle of early-phase AI development
- Comfort in prototyping and pathfinding new opportunities for successful 0→1 projects
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to write, debug, and optimize code
- Ability to develop deep product and business knowledge to connect modeling tasks with business value
Nice to have
- Demonstrated expertise in AI indexing, retrieval systems, personalization, and/or natural language processing
- Proven track record of planning a multi-year roadmap
- A relevant advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, or a related field
- Experience mentoring and investing in the development of peers
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 salary figure provided, only a range
- Role involves leading AI efforts which may require navigating complex and evolving technology
- Candidates must keep cameras on during video interviews and attend in-person onboarding
- The company emphasizes a growth mindset and encourages applicants with non-traditional backgrounds to apply
Summarised from Figma's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Figma on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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