Frontend Developer Interview Experience - United States
Process
Two ML Infra engineers joined the call. The question was long-winded and didn't assess frontend skills.
Both interviewers appeared to have very little frontend knowledge.
Even towards the end, when they allowed me to ask questions, I asked about the "front-end stack."
One told me that he couldn't answer. The other told me he thinks it's this and that.
Questions
The question is not complex from a DS/Algo perspective, but the setup of inputs and etc. is time-consuming. It also seems like they are not matching Frontend Engineers who applied to Frontend positions with Frontend Interviewers. The question has nothing to do with frontend either.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Figma Frontend Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
Figma's interview process for their Frontend Developer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Figma's Frontend Developer interview process in United States.
Figma Work Experiences
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- 3.0Good Times, Hard DeadlinesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 9, 2025Pros: It was a good time. I had to work over there.Cons: Very hard deadlines & hiring freeze
- 4.0I loved my time hereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 30, 2025Pros: An inclusive, collaborative environment. A strong attention to product detail. Really interesting technical stack and problems, even on the product side. Great holidays, PTO, and remote flexibility.Cons: Changing targets and not a lot of transparency from executives. Heavy workloads close to deadlines. Hard to get promotions.
