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Software Engineer - AI Platforms

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 on the AI Platforms team at Figma, you will design, build, and maintain scalable systems that support AI features across the platform. Your role involves collaborating with product and infrastructure engineers, shaping platform strategy, debugging complex issues, and mentoring fellow engineers. You will work on various projects, including agent infrastructure and evaluation frameworks for design generation quality.

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

  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, especially in backend or infrastructure engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in one or more of: AI, search infrastructure, or developer platforms
  • Proficiency in TypeScript, Python, or Ruby
  • Strong system design skills and a track record of architecting resilient production systems
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience collaborating across teams and mentoring others

Nice to have

  • Prior experience in building AI infrastructure at scale, whether that be model training or serving platforms
  • Experience evolving large-scale, shared developer platforms to improve reliability and developer velocity
  • A proven track record of leading technical strategy and complex, multi-team projects

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 TypeScript, Python, or Ruby
  • Salary range provided is broad, which may indicate variability based on experience
  • Candidates must keep cameras on during video interviews, which may not suit everyone
  • In-person onboarding is required, which may be a consideration for remote 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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