# Software Engineer, AI Product

**Company:** [Figma](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/figma)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Salary:** $149k – $350k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Generative AI, Machine Learning, Python, Ai Research, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Retrieval Systems, Personalization, Prototyping, Production Ml
**Posted:** 2025-11-19

> Lead AI product engineering for Figma's design platform, building generative AI systems from ideation to production. Requires 5+ years software engineering with 1+ years in generative AI, plus experience in full AI lifecycle and cross-functional collaboration.

## Job Description

## What you'll do
- Lead development of early-phase AI systems to enhance user experience and develop systems to measure and improve AI performance and relevance
- Direct the future of AI at Figma in collaboration with cross-functional teams of innovative software engineers, product managers, and data scientists
- Break down open-ended AI problems into engineering strategies utilizing machine learning, data analysis, and experimental design
- Provide mentorship and promote best practices in data and AI while cultivating a collaborative and inclusive team culture
- Contribute to the growth of the team by improving the hiring process and recruiting outstanding AI talent

## We'd love to hear from you if you have
- 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, with 1+ years developing generative AI products
- Comfort in prototyping and pathfinding new opportunities that led to successful 0→1 projects
- Proven experience implementing the full lifecycle of early-phase AI development, from ideating on models to productionizing and maintaining them
- Experience in developing deep product and business knowledge to connect abstract modeling and analysis tasks with business value

## Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrated expertise in AI indexing, retrieval systems, personalization, and/or natural language processing
- Proven track record of planning a multi-year roadmap in which shorter-term projects ladder up to the long-term vision
- A relevant advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, or a related field
- A growth mindset and experience investing in the learning, development, belonging, and impact of your peers

## Compensation
Annual Base Salary Range: $149,000 — $350,000 USD (San Francisco or New York hubs; remote roles localized 80-100% of range). Includes equity, health benefits, retirement, parental leave, PTO, and more.

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