Figma
Manager, Software Engineering - Expressive AI
Join Figma to apply for the Manager, Software Engineering - Expressive AI role at Figma. 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 life—whether 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!
The Expressive AI team is responsible for applying generative AI models to design problems at Figma. As the manager of this team, you’ll lead 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.
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
Pay Transparency Disclosure Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub): $250,000—$350,000 USD. Remote locations may have a localized pay range between 80% and 100% of this range.
Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave and 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. Compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.
EEO Statement Figma is an equal‑opportunity workplace. We have a dedication to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We 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.
Accommodation Examples
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
After Hiring Requirements All candidates must keep their cameras on during video interviews. If hired, they are required to attend in‑person onboarding.
Privacy Notice By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma’s Candidate Privacy Notice.
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The Expressive AI team is responsible for applying generative AI models to design problems at Figma. As the manager of this team, you’ll lead 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.
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
Pay Transparency Disclosure Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub): $250,000—$350,000 USD. Remote locations may have a localized pay range between 80% and 100% of this range.
Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave and 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. Compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.
EEO Statement Figma is an equal‑opportunity workplace. We have a dedication to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We 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.
Accommodation Examples
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
After Hiring Requirements All candidates must keep their cameras on during video interviews. If hired, they are required to attend in‑person onboarding.
Privacy Notice By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma’s Candidate Privacy Notice.
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