Manager, Software Engineering - Expressive AI

The Expressive AI team is responsible for applying generative AI models to design problems at Figma. As the manager of this team, you’ll make this possible by leading a team of engineers focused on integrating AI techniques into creative workflows, which are central to the future of the design experience at Figma. In addition to surfacing these capabilities in Figma’s flagship design editor, you’ll also work with partner teams across other Figma products (e.g., Buzz, Slides, FigJam, etc.) to identify ways to surface these capabilities across Figma’s product ecosystem.

We’re looking for an experienced and accomplished engineering leader to join us in our mission to scale Figma while upholding the quality and craft our users love. You’ll partner closely with Product, Design, Data, Marketing, and GTM to chart the course for these features and use them to help Figma further deepen its engagement with designers.

This is a full time role that can be held from our NYC hub or remotely in the Eastern time zone of the United States.

What you’ll do at Figma:

• Partner with Product and Design to build and execute a long-term roadmap that delivers a world-class user experience for designers in Figma

• Work closely with cross-functional partners and engineering teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible through the application of AI to creative problems

• Hire, manage, support, and develop a team of engineers, including staff level engineers

• Establish trust within and across teams by creating accountability and a positive work environment in partnership with other organizational leaders

• Grow your career within an engaged and creative engineering community

• Figma is committed to building an inclusive and diverse team and culture. We expect all of our leaders to help drive these initiatives through hiring, community events, and cross-functional programs across Figma

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• 4+ years of experience hiring and leading teams as an engineering manager

• Ability to think strategically about engineering and product roadmaps, on both short and longer term time horizons

• Demonstrated experience applying advancements in AI from both engineering and product perspectives, with a specific focus on LLMs, diffusion models, and image/video generation

• Proven leadership in building high-performing, highly engaged engineering teams, with a strong track record of motivating, mentoring, and guiding senior engineers while hiring top industry talent

• Exceptional ability to work cross-functionally across Product, Design, and Marketing, as well as collaborating with other engineering teams to ship both customer and internal-facing projects

• A strong sense of technical curiosity, a willingness to learn and grow alongside your team, and a genuine passion for design and craft

While not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:

• Experience working with or on design/creative tooling

At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below.    

Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information. 

Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement.  Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub):

$250,000—$350,000 USD