Software Engineer, Production Engineering

Figma, a leading web-based design platform, is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Production Engineering to join their growing team. This role is crucial for maintaining and scaling Figma's infrastructure, which enables product teams worldwide to collaborate on design projects seamlessly.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $149,000 to $350,000 USD for candidates based in San Francisco or New York, with hybrid work options available. The role requires 5+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on operating large-scale infrastructure components and services.

As a Production Engineer at Figma, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the reliability, durability, scalability, and performance of Figma's products and services. Your responsibilities will include working closely with engineering teams to establish standard methodologies, building tools to address operational challenges, debugging production issues, and planning for infrastructure growth. The role heavily involves AWS infrastructure management and requires strong problem-solving abilities in complex distributed systems.

The ideal candidate will bring strong Computer Science fundamentals, extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCloud), and a proven track record of diagnosing complex system issues. You'll be joining a company that values continuous learning, collaboration, and maintaining a balance between idealistic and pragmatic approaches to engineering challenges.

Figma offers an impressive benefits package including comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, parental leave, mental health support, and various stipends for professional development and remote work. The company culture promotes inclusivity, collaboration, and ambitious goal-setting while maintaining a fun, supportive environment.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about infrastructure scalability and reliability, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to contribute to a product that's revolutionizing how teams design and collaborate globally. The position offers both technical growth and the chance to make a significant impact on Figma's infrastructure as the company continues to scale.