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Software Engineer, Production Engineering

Figma is a design platform that helps teams create, prototype, and collaborate on digital products in real time.
$149,000 - $350,000
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

Figma, a leading design platform company, is seeking a Senior Production Engineer 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 a competitive salary range of $149,000 - $350,000 for hub locations, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement contributions, and various stipends.

The ideal candidate will be a generalist with strong Computer Science fundamentals and experience in managing large-scale services. You'll work on critical infrastructure that enables product teams to rapidly deliver new features while supporting the growth of Figma's user base. The role involves close collaboration with engineering teams, debugging production issues, and planning for infrastructure growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about infrastructure and operational excellence. You'll be working with modern cloud technologies, primarily AWS, and will have the chance to impact Figma's technical foundation directly. The company offers a collaborative environment that values inclusivity and ambitious goals while maintaining a fun work atmosphere.

The position can be based in either San Francisco or New York hubs, or remotely within the United States, offering flexibility in work location. Figma provides a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement plans, parental leave, mental health support, and various stipends for professional development and remote work setup.

If you're an experienced engineer with a passion for building reliable, scalable systems and want to be part of a company that's revolutionizing design collaboration, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while working with cutting-edge technology and a talented team.

Last updated 8 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

Linux
Kubernetes
  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience operating infrastructure components/services at scale
  • Strong grasp of Computer Science fundamentals
  • Experience managing infrastructure services in AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud
  • Track record of diagnosing problems within complex systems
  • Strong interest in distributed systems

Benefits For Software Engineer, Production Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • 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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