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FigmaFigmaSan Francisco, CA

Compensation Partner

Compensation Partner focused on engineering teams, designing global compensation programs, OTE benchmarking, job architecture, and partnering with engineering leaders to ensure competitive structures.

169k – 269k/yr
Hybrid8+ YOEPeople Ops

About the role

What you’ll do at Figma

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of global engineering compensation programs with an emphasis on OTE benchmarking and structures
  • Support engineering job architecture, leveling and benchmarking for engineering roles globally
  • Partner with engineering leaders, acting as subject matter expert on all Figma compensation programs
  • Take an active role in expanding Figma into new territories and locations around the world, building compensation structures and supporting implementation
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders such as engineering leaders, people partners, recruiting to ensure compensation programs are operationally sound and aligned with business priorities
  • Use market data, benchmarking tools, and organisational insight to proactively assess compensation competitiveness across regions and drive measurable improvements in team health, effectiveness, and performance
  • Develop communication and enablement materials that educate managers and Figmates on compensation philosophy and program structure

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience working as a Compensation Partner or in a similar role
  • Proven track record of supporting engineering and technical organizations as a compensation partner
  • Strong technical background with experience in compensation tools, benchmarking and analysis across multiple geographies
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment on complex, cross-functional initiatives in high-growth, ambiguous environments

Nice-to-haves

  • Strong international experience with ability to provide insight across multiple geographies is highly desirable
  • Experience scaling organizations through rapid growth, transformation, or evolution

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual base salary range: $169,000—$269,000 USD
  • Equity
  • Health, dental & vision
  • Retirement with company contribution
  • Parental leave & reproductive or family planning support
  • Mental health & wellness benefits
  • Generous PTO, company recharge days
  • Learning & development stipend
  • Work from home stipend
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles

Skills

Compensation Program DesignOte BenchmarkingJob Architecture And LevelingCompensation AnalysisMarket Data And Benchmarking ToolsCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder ManagementCommunication And Enablement

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