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Company

Figma · 8 hours ago

AI Researcher - PhD (2024)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$185K/yr - $195K/yr

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Responsibilities

Driving fundamental and applied research in ML/AI using Generative AI, deep learning and classical machine learning, with Figma product use cases in mind.

Formulate and implement new modeling approaches both to improve the effectiveness of Figma’s current models as well as enable the launch of entirely new AI-powered product features.

Work in concert with other ML researchers, as well as product and infrastructure engineers to productionize new models and systems to power features in Figma’s design and collaboration tool.

Expand the boundaries of what is possible with the current technology set and experiment with novel ideas.

Publish scientific work on problems relevant to Figma in leading conferences like ICML, NeurIPS, CVPR etc.

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Machine LearningArtificial IntelligenceGenerative AIDeep LearningPythonPyTorchTensorFlowJAXNatural Language ProcessingComputer VisionGenerative ModelsAIPublications in AILarge Language ModelsVision Language ModelsDiffusion Models

Required

Recently obtained or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in AI, Computer Science or a related field. Degree must be completed prior to starting at Figma.

Demonstrated expertise in machine learning with a publication record in relevant conferences, or a track record in applying machine learning techniques to products.

Experience in Python and machine learning frameworks (such as PyTorch, TensorFlow or JAX).

Experience building systems based on deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and/or generative models.

Experience solving sophisticated problems and comparing alternative solutions, trade-offs, and diverse points of view to determine a path forward.

Experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutions.

Preferred

Experience working in industry on relevant AI projects through internships or past full time work.

Publications in recent advances in AI like Large language models (LLMs), Vision language Models (VLMs) or diffusion models.

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

Company

Figma

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Figma is a design platform that develops web applications for interface design with offline features.

Founded in 2012

San Francisco, California, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

https://www.figma.com

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