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Software Engineer - Machine Learning

Figma · San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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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

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About this role

Figma is looking for a Machine Learning / AI Engineer to join their AI team, focusing on the development and deployment of machine learning models and scalable data pipelines. The role involves collaboration with various teams to enhance AI-driven features, improve user productivity, and contribute to product innovation. Responsibilities include building intelligent systems for search and generative AI, as well as optimizing infrastructure for machine learning applications.

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

  • 5+ years of industry experience in software engineering
  • 3+ years focused on applied machine learning or AI
  • Strong experience with end-to-end ML model development
  • Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML libraries like PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Spark MLlib, or XGBoost
  • Experience designing and building scalable data and annotation pipelines
  • Experience mentoring or leading others

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with search relevance, ranking, NLP, or RAG systems
  • Experience with AI infrastructure and MLOps
  • Experience working on creative or design-focused ML applications
  • Knowledge of additional languages such as C++ or Go
  • A product mindset with the ability to tie technical work to user outcomes and business impact

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 mention of the tech stack beyond ML libraries
  • Role involves significant collaboration, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • Candidates must keep cameras on during video interviews, which may not suit everyone
  • In-person onboarding required for new hires

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Listed by Figma on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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