Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Figma, a leading web-based design platform, is seeking a Software Engineer for their Infrastructure team to help scale and maintain the systems powering their real-time collaborative design tools. This role sits at the intersection of distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and developer tooling, making it crucial for Figma's continued growth and success.

The position offers an opportunity to work on challenging technical problems at scale, supporting millions of users worldwide. You'll be responsible for designing and building critical infrastructure components, from storage platforms to streaming systems, while ensuring high reliability and performance. The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic thinking about platform evolution and engineering best practices.

As part of Figma's infrastructure team, you'll collaborate across the organization to improve developer productivity, tackle complex distributed systems challenges, and help shape the technical foundation of one of the most beloved design platforms. The company offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $149,000 - $350,000 for hub locations, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of backend/infrastructure engineering experience, strong distributed systems knowledge, and expertise in modern cloud technologies. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values growth, mentorship, and technical excellence. Whether you're passionate about storage systems, compute orchestration, or developer tooling, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact on Figma's technical infrastructure and the broader design community.