Figma · 3 months ago
Product Manager, Creation Engine
San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$164K/yr - $294K/yr
6+ years expFigma is a company dedicated to making design accessible to all, empowering teams to collaborate and create effectively. They are seeking a Product Manager for their Creation Engine pillar, responsible for driving the product vision and managing teams focused on foundational data models and real-time collaboration infrastructure. This role involves optimizing collaboration technologies and ensuring performance across all Figma products.
CollaborationDeveloper ToolsProduct DesignSoftwareWeb Apps
Responsibilities
Define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for foundational data model, collaboration, and platform systems that power all Figma products
Guide the SceneGraph & Sync team to optimize core data representation, real-time collaboration infrastructure, and AI integration capabilities including Figma's proprietary AI language
Guide the Fullscreen Platform team in developing C++ foundations, WASM loading, developer APIs, and headless rendering capabilities that enable internal teams to build on Figma's platform
Shape the company strategy for version control, real-time collaboration, and platform foundations, ensuring consistency and performance across all products
Collaborate with product teams as a technical consultant, providing specialized platform capabilities while maintaining architectural integrity
Drive performance optimization initiatives around file load times, collaboration sync, and platform efficiency to deliver performant user experiences
Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and communicate the value of foundational improvements across the organization
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience as a full-time Product Manager
Strong technical background with understanding of version control systems, distributed systems, or real-time collaboration technologies
Experience with building internal APIs, developer platforms, and foundational systems that enable other teams
Ability to balance immediate performance improvements with long-term architectural investments in platform systems
Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to navigate ambiguity while building roadmaps and aligning stakeholders
Preferred
Experience working with LLMs or AI integration in complex software systems
Understanding of complex design tools or creative software platforms
Background in multiplayer systems and conflict resolution algorithms
Experience with WebAssembly (WASM), C++, or low-level performance optimization
Knowledge of browser technologies and cross-platform development
Experience leading major platform initiatives that enabled multiple product teams
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
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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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