Product Manager, Creation Engine @ Figma
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attach_money $229,000
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scheduleFull Time
Posted 14 hours ago
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About the Role
Figma is looking for a Product Manager, Creation Engine to join a team of passionate creatives and builders focused on making design accessible to everyone. In this role, you will lead two critical teams, SceneGraph & Sync and Fullscreen Platform, building foundational systems such as core data models, real-time collaboration infrastructure, and AI integration capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and drive product vision, strategy, and roadmap for foundational platform systems.
- Guide the SceneGraph & Sync team to optimize data representation and real-time collaboration infrastructure.
- Lead the Fullscreen Platform team developing C++ foundations, WASM loading, and developer APIs.
- Shape company strategy for version control and platform consistency across products.
- Collaborate as a technical consultant with internal product teams.
- Drive performance improvements in file load times and collaboration sync.
Qualifications
- 6+ years as a full-time Product Manager.
- Strong technical background in version control, distributed systems, or real-time technologies.
- Experience with developer platforms and internal APIs.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration and roadmap building skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with LLMs or AI integration.
- Understanding of complex design/creative software platforms.
- Background in multiplayer systems or conflict resolution algorithms.
- Experience with WebAssembly, C++, or low-level performance optimization.
- Knowledge of browser technologies and cross-platform development.
Benefits & Work Environment
This is a full-time role based in one of Figma’s US hubs or remote in the United States. Figma offers a competitive salary, equity, and benefits including health, dental & vision, retirement contributions, generous PTO, and more. Figma is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and providing reasonable accommodation during the hiring process.
Key skills/competency
- Product Management
- Real-time Collaboration
- Data Modeling
- AI Integration
- C++
- WASM
- Developer APIs
- Version Control
- Distributed Systems
- Performance Optimization
How to Get Hired at Figma
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Figma’s culture: Understand their mission and values.
- Customize your resume: Highlight relevant product management successes.
- Showcase technical expertise: Emphasize collaboration and systems design.
- Prepare for interviews: Review real-time and API systems examples.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Study core data modeling concepts.
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Review real-time collaboration frameworks.
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Brush up on C++ and WASM technologies.
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Understand API and platform architecture basics.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a time you solved ambiguity.
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Explain collaboration across diverse teams.
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Share a challenge with technical roadmaps.
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Discuss balancing short and long term goals.
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