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Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure

Figma is a design platform that helps teams bring ideas to life—from brainstorming to prototyping, design to code, and AI integration.
$149,000 - $350,000
Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure

Figma, a leading design platform, is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in AI Infrastructure to join their innovative team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of design and collaboration by building core infrastructure for AI capabilities. The position combines cutting-edge machine learning technology with practical software engineering to enhance Figma's design and collaboration tools.

As an AI Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining the foundational systems that power Figma's AI features. Your work will directly impact how designers and teams worldwide utilize AI in their creative processes. The role involves building scalable infrastructure for model training and deployment, creating sophisticated tooling for rapid iteration, and collaborating across teams to integrate AI capabilities seamlessly into Figma's platform.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in both software engineering and machine learning infrastructure, with proven experience in deploying ML models at scale. You'll work in a collaborative environment, partnering with ML engineers, applied researchers, and product engineers to drive innovation in design technology. The position offers competitive compensation ($149,000 - $350,000), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with a team that's passionate about making design accessible to all.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to combine their technical expertise in AI infrastructure with real-world impact in the design tools space. You'll be at the forefront of integrating AI capabilities into creative workflows, helping shape how millions of users interact with design technology. Whether working from our San Francisco or New York offices, or remotely within the US, you'll be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and inclusive collaboration.

Last updated 14 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure

  • Build infrastructure to train, deploy, and serve models at scale
  • Partner directly with ML engineers to build internal tools for model development and experimentation
  • Work with applied research and product engineers to improve Figma's design and collaboration tool
  • Design and build ML infrastructure using industry best practices and first-principles approach

Requirements For Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure

  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, specifically in backend or infrastructure engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in machine learning, machine learning infrastructure, or data infrastructure
  • Proven experience deploying ML models and implementing the full lifecycle of model development
  • Experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutions

Benefits For Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
Equity
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement with company contribution
  • Parental leave
  • Mental health & wellness benefits
  • Learning & development stipend
  • Work from home stipend
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Annual bonus plan
  • Equity

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