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Software Engineer, Product Engineering (London, United Kingdom)

Born on the Web, Figma helps product teams brainstorm, design and build better products through collaborative design tools.
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineer, Product Engineering (London, United Kingdom)

Figma is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Product Engineering team, focusing on their developer tools pillar. This role is central to evolving Dev Mode, Figma's innovative solution for developer-designer collaboration, and building new products in the developer tools space.

The position offers an opportunity to work with modern technologies including TypeScript, React/Redux, and WebAssembly, while contributing to Figma's mission of making design accessible to all. The team is responsible for streamlining the development lifecycle and improving the handoff between designers and developers, with the ultimate goal of enabling frontend engineers to work more efficiently.

In 2023, the team launched Dev Mode, a comprehensive suite of features that revolutionizes how developers interact with design files and transform designs into code. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to push the boundaries of design-development collaboration, with future initiatives aimed at further accelerating front-end development.

The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in shipping user-facing features, strong proficiency in React & TypeScript, and excellent cross-functional communication skills. Additional valuable experience includes working with C++, Ruby/Rails, mobile development, and leading large-scale engineering projects.

This position offers the flexibility of working from Figma's UK hub or remotely within the United Kingdom, providing an opportunity to join a company that values growth, diversity, and innovation. The role combines technical challenges with the chance to shape the future of design-development workflows while working alongside exceptional peers across engineering, product, and design teams.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Product Engineering (London, United Kingdom)

  • Build and evolve Dev Mode, Figma's leading tool for dev/design collaboration
  • Take part in building new 0→1 products within the developer tools space
  • Collaborate with designers, PMs, and other engineers crafting high quality products
  • Be a mentor to, and be mentored by, exceptional peers across engineering, product & design
  • Build strong personal connections with your teammates and help shape Figma's culture

Requirements For Software Engineer, Product Engineering (London, United Kingdom)

TypeScript
React
Ruby
  • 3+ years of experience shipping user-facing features or products as a full-stack developer
  • Demonstrated strong fluency with React & Typescript
  • Experience communicating and working across functions to proactively drive solutions

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