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Software Engineer - C++

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 a Software Engineer at Figma, you'll be responsible for developing high-performance client-side systems using C++ and WebAssembly, focusing on enhancing multiplayer protocols and building communication layers between C++ and JavaScript. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize user experience and implement features that support real-time collaboration. Your role will also involve mentoring other engineers and contributing to architectural decisions.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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

  • 4+ years of professional Software Engineering experience shipping user-facing features or products
  • Strong programming skills in one or more languages relevant to our frontend such as TypeScript, C++, React, Go, Rust, or Python
  • Experience working with web-based applications, browser performance, or real-time collaborative systems
  • A track record of working collaboratively across teams and disciplines to deliver complex technical projects

Nice to have

  • 2+ years of experience in a technical lead role, especially across multiple teams
  • Experience with game engines, rendering systems, or other performance-critical applications
  • Background in developer platforms or API design
  • Familiarity with WebAssembly, browser internals, or C++ in a frontend context
  • Passion for crafting collaborative tools and creative workflows

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 frameworks mentioned beyond C++ and WebAssembly
  • Role involves a high level of collaboration, which may not suit all candidates
  • Candidates must keep cameras on during video interviews, which may be uncomfortable for some

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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