Researcher Core Product Strategy
Figma
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Job Description
About Figma
Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life, from brainstorming to prototyping, coding, and iterating with AI, enabling seamless collaboration in real time from anywhere in the world.
Role Overview
Figma is seeking a top-tier Researcher Core Product Strategy to support our core product, Figma Design. This role involves developing and executing strategic research to drive scale, uncover new opportunities, and push innovation in design and production tooling. You will partner with Product, Design, and Engineering to tackle high impact problems and influence both short and long term company strategy.
What You'll Do
- Deliver strategic research and recommendations to influence Figma Design's vision.
- Collaborate with product leaders to identify opportunities and define success.
- Break down complex business challenges into clear research plans.
- Lead end-to-end research processes and showcase strong storytelling skills.
- Advocate for research as a strategic partner within the business.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate should have:
- 7+ years experience in UX research or user insights at a high-growth B2B SaaS company.
- Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
- A track record of influencing executive decisions with persuasive research insights.
- Experience with AI-powered feature research or working on AI-related teams.
Bonus Qualifications
Additional skills that are a plus:
- 2+ years in product design, user-centric product management, product development, or front end engineering.
- Familiarity with Figma’s products.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full time role with options to work from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States. The annual base salary range is $164,000—$243,000 USD, with additional equity and an attractive benefits package including health, dental & vision, retirement plans, parental leave, mental health benefits, generous PTO, and more.
Diversity and Inclusion
Figma celebrates and supports differences. We are an equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity and providing reasonable accommodations.
Application Process
Candidates are required to keep cameras on during video interviews and attend in-person onboarding if hired. Adjustments are available upon request.
Key skills/competency
- UX research
- Product strategy
- User insights
- Qualitative methods
- Quantitative methods
- AI research
- Storytelling
- B2B SaaS
- Cross-team collaboration
- Strategic influence
How to Get Hired at Figma
- Research Figma's culture: Understand their mission, vision, and products.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight UX research and AI project experiences.
- Showcase strategic impact: Emphasize influencing product roadmaps.
- Practice interview insights: Prepare examples of cross-functional collaboration.
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