Figma · 4 months ago
Manager, Software Engineering - Interactive Foundations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$250K/yr - $350K/yr
5+ years expFigma is a collaborative design tool that enables teams to create, prototype, and test digital products on one platform. The Manager of Software Engineering for Interactive Foundations will lead a team responsible for creating and maintaining runtime APIs to support rich interactions and animations, empowering product teams to enhance customer design experiences.
CollaborationDeveloper ToolsProduct DesignSoftwareWeb Apps
Responsibilities
Build and execute on a long-term roadmap to improve the platform and runtimes supporting interactive and animated experiences in Figma products like Prototyping and Slides
Hire, manage, support and develop a team of engineers, including staff level engineers
Partner with product and engineering leadership to set strategy, priorities, and mission for teams and projects
Roll up your sleeves as needed to get involved in the technical details of solving some of the most complex technical challenges at Figma
Establish trust within and across teams by creating accountability and a positive work environment in partnership with other leaders in the organization
Grow your career in an engaged and creative engineering community
Figma is committed to building an inclusive and diverse team and culture. We expect all of our leaders to play a role in helping to build and drive these initiatives through hiring, community events, and other programs in partnership with teams across all of Figma
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience managing and leading a high output engineering team
5+ years of engineering experience working on complex systems with an emphasis on performance, reliability, quality, and extensibility
Demonstrated leadership skills in building a high-performing and highly engaged engineering team; including a proven track record of motivating, mentoring, and guiding senior engineers
Demonstrated ability to partner with internal product and development teams to build systems that solve their needs
Preferred
Experience building performant animation and interaction frameworks, tooling, and foundations
Deep knowledge of runtime environments and how they operate, including game, application, or browser engines
Benefits
Health, dental & vision
Retirement with company contribution
Parental leave & reproductive or family planning support
Mental health & wellness benefits
Generous PTO
Company recharge days
A learning & development stipend
A work from home stipend
Cell phone reimbursement
Sales incentive pay for most sales roles
An annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles
Company
Figma
Figma is a collaborative design tool that enables teams to create, prototype, and test digital products on one platform.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.45BKey Investors
Durable Capital PartnersAndreessen HorowitzSequoia Capital
2025-12-08Post Ipo Equity
2025-07-31IPO
2024-07-17Secondary Market· $700M
Leadership Team
Dylan Field
CEO & Co-founder
Evan Wallace
Co-Founder
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