PitchMeAI Jobs
Figma

Software Engineer - AI Product

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

Posted about 2 months ago

or apply directly on Figma's site. We never take the application ourselves.

Is this posting real?

This role has been open
55 days
Figma's roles stay open a median of 55 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Figma's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Figma
high
129 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
2026-09-27

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.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
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 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

More roles at Figma

All 158 open roles at Figma →