Lead Software Engineering Manager

2 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States Figma Full time

At Figma, we are expanding our team of dedicated professionals committed to making design accessible for everyone. Our platform empowers entire product teams to design and create superior products from inception to completion. By streamlining tools, enhancing workflows, and facilitating collaboration across diverse teams and time zones, Figma accelerates the design process, making it more efficient and enjoyable while ensuring alignment among all stakeholders. We believe that exceptional products and enduring companies are built through collaboration—join us in this mission.

We are establishing our inaugural dedicated Machine Learning Infrastructure team to spearhead the development and deployment of innovative AI functionalities across Figma's offerings. You will be at the forefront, building and leading a team responsible for the essential infrastructure that efficiently serves and deploys models, alongside creating top-tier tools that allow for rapid iteration on models. Your role will involve integrating industry-leading practices with a foundational approach to design and construct ML infrastructure that enhances Figma's design and collaboration capabilities.

This is a full-time position that offers flexibility to work from various locations.

Key Responsibilities at Figma:

  • Oversee, mentor, and expand a diverse team of engineers tasked with designing and constructing scalable services that support Figma's infrastructure.
  • Architect infrastructure to train, deploy, and serve models at scale.
  • Collaborate directly with ML/AI leaders, engineers, and researchers to develop internal tools for model creation and experimentation.
  • Merge industry best practices with a foundational approach to design and build ML infrastructure.
  • Promote best practices across the engineering team to maintain high code quality.
  • Work alongside engineering leadership to define strategy, priorities, and objectives for teams and projects.
  • Foster trust within and between teams by creating accountability and a positive work culture in collaboration with other leaders in the organization.
  • Advance your career within an engaged and innovative engineering community.
  • Figma is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and diverse team and culture. We expect all leaders to contribute to these initiatives through recruitment, community events, and other programs in partnership with teams across Figma.

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience managing an engineering team of at least 5 individuals.
  • 6+ years of overall industry experience in building and scaling distributed systems and infrastructure components as a leader or individual contributor.
  • Experience managing senior engineers with over 10 years of experience.
  • Proven track record in developing large-scale online systems and infrastructure to support ML workflows, including training and serving.
  • Experience collaborating with ML engineers to comprehend their needs and deliver systems that enhance their productivity.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience across the entire ML development lifecycle, including training, deployment, and serving.
  • Experience in initiating or joining an early-stage ML infrastructure team or sub-team.
  • Experience working on models that support generative AI applications and/or large language models.

At Figma, we value growth and development. We believe in hiring intelligent, curious individuals who are eager to learn and enhance their skills. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your previous experience does not align perfectly with the qualifications outlined, we encourage you to apply regardless. You may be the ideal candidate for this or other roles.

Compensation and Benefits:

Figma offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with company contributions, parental leave, mental health support, generous paid time off, and professional development stipends. Figma's compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be adjusted in the future.

Figma is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to 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 strive to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits. If you require accommodations, please inform us during the application process.

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