Manager, Software Engineering - UX Platform
About The Position
Figma is hiring a Manager, Software Engineering for its UX Platform team. The team improves workflows across the Figma ecosystem, focusing on user experiences where different features and products meet. Its work connects features in the design editor, builds thoughtful and extensible UI patterns, and addresses complex product and platform challenges with significant revenue implications. The team’s work shapes experiences across Figma products and serves millions of people. Recently, the team has focused on improving agent-driven workflows in the design editor. This manager will lead and support experienced engineers building features that better connect Figma’s multi-product ecosystem. The role partners with product, design, data-science, and engineering leadership on team and project strategy, priorities, roadmaps, and mission. It also supports an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture through mentorship, collaboration, technical excellence, and attention to team culture. The position is full-time and may be based at a Figma US hub or remotely within the United States.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of engineering management experience, including leading a high-output engineering team.
- At least 6 years of frontend or full-stack engineering experience.
- Demonstrated leadership in building a high-performing and highly engaged engineering team, including motivating, mentoring, and guiding senior engineers.
- Experience building product roadmaps with product, design, and data-science partners.
- Proven success balancing technical quality work with feature development.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in cross-functional settings.
Nice To Haves
- Success working in highly complex and ambiguous product spaces.
- Experience shipping cross-product features and tools at high velocity.
- Strong collaboration experience across engineering teams and organizations.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support a team of experienced engineers building features that better connect Figma’s multi-product ecosystem.
- Champion an engineering culture rooted in inclusivity, velocity, and technical excellence.
- Partner with product, design, and engineering leadership to set strategy, priorities, and mission for teams and projects.
- Work with cross-functional partners and other engineering teams to foster collaboration and a culture of doing great work.
- Invest in team culture, mentorship, and meaningful work.
Benefits
- Equity
- 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, including employer-provided flexible PTO for exempt employees, subject to manager approval
- Paid sick leave and holidays
- Company recharge days may be available
- Cell phone and home internet reimbursements may be available
- Lifestyle spending accounts may be available
- Annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
