About the position
Figma is seeking experienced data scientists to join their core product teams. The ideal candidates will take ownership of data projects and collaborate with various departments to optimize the product experience. They will leverage data science methods, design experiments, and generate ideas to shape future product roadmaps. The role requires proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and distributed data processing systems. Figma offers competitive compensation, benefits, and equity to employees.
Responsibilities
- Leverage various data science methods such as machine learning, statistical modeling, and causal inference to understand user behavior and optimize the product experience
- Design and evaluate experiments to measure improvements to UI and algorithms
- Generate ideas to creatively leverage data for shaping future product roadmaps
- Drive democratization of data through creation of new datasets and tooling
- Design and surface metrics to guide decision making
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, Research, Design, Sales, and Marketing
Requirements
- 3+ years relevant work experience
- Fluency in Python, R or similar scripting language
- Proficiency in SQL
- Experience in distributed data processing systems (Hive, Redshift, Presto, Snowflake, etc)
- Breadth of knowledge around statistical methods including A/B testing, causal inference, experimentation, cluster-randomized testing
- Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills
- A self-starting mindset along with strong communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
- Competitive annual base salary range
- Equity options for employees
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement plan with company contribution
- Parental leave and reproductive/family planning support
- Mental health and wellness benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Company recharge days
- Learning and development stipend
- Work from home stipend
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Sales incentive pay for most sales roles
- Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
- Equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status
- Consideration of qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories
- Processing of personal data in accordance with Figma's Privacy Policy