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FigmaFigmaSan Francisco, CA

Software Engineer, AI Platforms

Build scalable AI platforms and infrastructure for Figma's design tools, including model training, agentic features, and APIs. Requires 5+ years software engineering experience with backend/infrastructure and 3+ years in AI or developer platforms.

149k – 350k/yr
Remote5+ YOEML Engineering

About the role

What you'll do

  • Support end-to-end AI feature development by designing, building, and maintaining systems that are scalable, reliable, and performant
  • Collaborate with product, research, and infrastructure engineers across AI initiatives
  • Help shape our platform strategy, roadmaps, and engineering best practices throughout the organization
  • Debug and resolve complex production issues that span services and layers of the stack
  • Mentor engineers and foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and technical excellence

We'd love to hear from you if you have

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience, especially in backend or infrastructure engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in one or more of: AI, search infrastructure, or developer platforms
  • Proficiency with TypeScript, Python, or Ruby
  • Strong system-design skills and a track record of architecting resilient production systems
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience collaborating across teams and mentoring others

Nice-to-haves

  • Prior experience building AI infrastructure at scale, whether for model training or serving platforms
  • Experience improving large-scale, shared developer platforms to enhance reliability and developer velocity
  • A proven track record of leading technical strategy and delivering complex, multi-team projects

Skills

TypeScriptPythonRubyAIMachine LearningSystem DesignKubernetesBackend EngineeringInfrastructure EngineeringDeveloper Platforms

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