Software Engineer - Production Engineering

Born on the Web, Figma helps product teams brainstorm, design and build better products through collaborative design tools.
$149,000 - $350,000
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineer - Production Engineering

Figma, a pioneering web-based design platform, is seeking a Senior Production Engineering professional to join their team. This role is crucial for maintaining and scaling Figma's infrastructure, focusing on end-to-end reliability, durability, scalability, and performance of their products and services. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex systems at scale, supporting Figma's rapid growth and innovation.

The ideal candidate will be a systems generalist with strong Computer Science fundamentals and experience managing large-scale services. You'll be responsible for building tools that simplify infrastructure operations, improving operational maturity, and ensuring the platform's reliability as it scales. This role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, as you'll be involved in both hands-on problem-solving and architectural planning.

Working at Figma means joining a close-knit company with a strong culture that values inclusivity and collaboration. The company offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $149,000 - $350,000 for hub locations, along with equity and comprehensive benefits. You'll have the flexibility to work from their US hubs or remotely within the United States.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about infrastructure, love solving complex problems, and want to make a significant impact on a platform used by millions of designers and product teams worldwide. Figma's mission to make design accessible to all, combined with their collaborative approach to product development, makes this an exciting role for those looking to shape the future of design tools.

Last updated 9 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer - Production Engineering

  • Work closely with engineering team to define standard methodologies for reliability, durability, scalability, and performance
  • Address operational challenges through better telemetry and building tools/services
  • Debug production issues across services and stack levels
  • Participate in design reviews and production reviews
  • Plan for infrastructure growth
  • Operate and maintain AWS Infrastructure

Requirements For Software Engineer - Production Engineering

  • 5+ years of experience operating infrastructure components/services at scale
  • Strong grasp of Computer Science fundamentals
  • Experience managing infrastructure services in AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud
  • Demonstrated commitment to operational security and best practices
  • Track record of diagnosing problems within complex systems

Benefits For Software Engineer - Production Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • Retirement with company contribution
  • Parental leave & reproductive/family planning support
  • Mental health & wellness benefits
  • Generous PTO
  • Company recharge days
  • Learning & development stipend
  • Work from home stipend
  • Cell phone reimbursement

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