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Manager, Software Engineering - Interactive Foundations

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Figma is seeking a Manager of Software Engineering for the Interactive Foundations team to lead the development of runtime APIs and enhance product features in a collaborative and innovative environment.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Responsibilities: Lead a team of engineers to improve the platform and runtimes for Figma's interactive features, collaborate with product leadership, and ensure a positive work atmosphere.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Skills: Experience managing high-output engineering teams, expertise in complex systems focusing on performance and reliability, and strong leadership capabilities.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Qualifications: At least 2 years of management experience and 5 years in engineering; added experience in animation frameworks is a plus.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Location: Remote within the United States or from Figma's offices in San Francisco, CA, or New York, NY.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $160,000 - $220,000.



The Interactive Foundations team is responsible for creating and maintaining our runtime APIs and implementations to support rich, high fidelity interactions and animations across our product suite. Our team’s work is critical to ensuring product teams like Prototyping and Slides have the platform to empower our customers to bring their designs to life in new and exciting ways. You’ll lead the team to enable engineers at Figma to easily develop the next generation of interactive Figma features and products.

This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.

What you'll do at Figma:

  • Build and execute on a long-term roadmap to improve the platform and runtimes supporting interactive and animated experiences in Figma products like Prototyping and Slides.
  • Hire, manage, support and develop a team of engineers, including staff level engineers.
  • Partner with product and engineering leadership to set strategy, priorities, and mission for teams and projects.
  • Roll up your sleeves as needed to get involved in the technical details of solving some of the most complex technical challenges at Figma.
  • Establish trust within and across teams by creating accountability and a positive work environment in partnership with other leaders in the organization.
  • Grow your career in 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 play a role in helping to build and drive these initiatives through hiring, community events, and other programs in partnership with teams across all of Figma.

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

  • 2+ years of experience managing and leading a high output engineering team
  • 5+ years of engineering experience working on complex systems with an emphasis on performance, reliability, quality, and extensibility
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in building a high-performing and highly engaged engineering team; including a proven track record of motivating, mentoring, and guiding senior engineers.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with internal product and development teams to build systems that solve their needs

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

  • Experience building performant animation and interaction frameworks, tooling, and foundations
  • Deep knowledge of runtime environments and how they operate, including game, application, or browser engines 

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.

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