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Product Manager, Creation Engine
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 lifewhether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! Figma Product Managers are highly collaborative self-starters who push their teams to build amazing experiences for all our users. We have a diverse range of experiences and expertise and love learning from each other. Across all product areas, successful Figma PMs thrive on solving hard problems, considering every detail, and achieving ambitious goals. If this sounds like you, come join us! We are looking for a Product Manager to join our Creation Engine pillar, the foundational teams that power Figma's canvas, rendering, performance, and extensions across all products. This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge web technology, creative tools, and AI innovation, building the foundation that enables millions of designers and developers to create and collaborate in ways that weren't possible before. You'll lead two critical teams, SceneGraph & Sync and Fullscreen Platform, driving the core data model, real-time collaboration infrastructure, and platform foundations that power all Figma products across web, desktop, and mobile. 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:
Define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for foundational data model, collaboration, and platform systems that power all Figma products Guide the SceneGraph & Sync team to optimize core data representation, real-time collaboration infrastructure, and AI integration capabilities including Figma's proprietary AI language Guide the Fullscreen Platform team in developing C++ foundations, WASM loading, developer APIs, and headless rendering capabilities that enable internal teams to build on Figma's platform Shape the company strategy for version control, real-time collaboration, and platform foundations, ensuring consistency and performance across all products Collaborate with product teams as a technical consultant, providing specialized platform capabilities while maintaining architectural integrity Drive performance optimization initiatives around file load times, collaboration sync, and platform efficiency to deliver performant user experiences Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and communicate the value of foundational improvements across the organization We'd Love To Hear From You If You Have:
6+ years of experience as a full-time Product Manager Strong technical background with understanding of version control systems, distributed systems, or real-time collaboration technologies Experience with building internal APIs, developer platforms, and foundational systems that enable other teams Ability to balance immediate performance improvements with long-term architectural investments in platform systems Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to navigate ambiguity while building roadmaps and aligning stakeholders While Not Required, It's An Added Plus If You Also Have:
Experience working with LLMs or AI integration in complex software systems Understanding of complex design tools or creative software platforms Background in multiplayer systems and conflict resolution algorithms Experience with WebAssembly (WASM), C++, or low-level performance optimization Knowledge of browser technologies and cross-platform development Experience leading major platform initiatives that enabled multiple product teams 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. Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub): $164,000 - $294,000 USD 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's compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com. Holding interviews in an accessible location Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers Changing the mode or format of interviews To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.
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 lifewhether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! Figma Product Managers are highly collaborative self-starters who push their teams to build amazing experiences for all our users. We have a diverse range of experiences and expertise and love learning from each other. Across all product areas, successful Figma PMs thrive on solving hard problems, considering every detail, and achieving ambitious goals. If this sounds like you, come join us! We are looking for a Product Manager to join our Creation Engine pillar, the foundational teams that power Figma's canvas, rendering, performance, and extensions across all products. This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge web technology, creative tools, and AI innovation, building the foundation that enables millions of designers and developers to create and collaborate in ways that weren't possible before. You'll lead two critical teams, SceneGraph & Sync and Fullscreen Platform, driving the core data model, real-time collaboration infrastructure, and platform foundations that power all Figma products across web, desktop, and mobile. 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:
Define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for foundational data model, collaboration, and platform systems that power all Figma products Guide the SceneGraph & Sync team to optimize core data representation, real-time collaboration infrastructure, and AI integration capabilities including Figma's proprietary AI language Guide the Fullscreen Platform team in developing C++ foundations, WASM loading, developer APIs, and headless rendering capabilities that enable internal teams to build on Figma's platform Shape the company strategy for version control, real-time collaboration, and platform foundations, ensuring consistency and performance across all products Collaborate with product teams as a technical consultant, providing specialized platform capabilities while maintaining architectural integrity Drive performance optimization initiatives around file load times, collaboration sync, and platform efficiency to deliver performant user experiences Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and communicate the value of foundational improvements across the organization We'd Love To Hear From You If You Have:
6+ years of experience as a full-time Product Manager Strong technical background with understanding of version control systems, distributed systems, or real-time collaboration technologies Experience with building internal APIs, developer platforms, and foundational systems that enable other teams Ability to balance immediate performance improvements with long-term architectural investments in platform systems Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to navigate ambiguity while building roadmaps and aligning stakeholders While Not Required, It's An Added Plus If You Also Have:
Experience working with LLMs or AI integration in complex software systems Understanding of complex design tools or creative software platforms Background in multiplayer systems and conflict resolution algorithms Experience with WebAssembly (WASM), C++, or low-level performance optimization Knowledge of browser technologies and cross-platform development Experience leading major platform initiatives that enabled multiple product teams 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. Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub): $164,000 - $294,000 USD 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's compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com. Holding interviews in an accessible location Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers Changing the mode or format of interviews To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.