[Remote] Software Engineer, AI Platforms

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Figma is a company on a mission to make design accessible to all, and they are seeking a Software Engineer to join their AI Platforms team. The role involves developing core frameworks and systems that support AI features across Figma, collaborating with various teams to enhance the performance and reliability of AI functionalities. Responsibilities • Support end-to-end AI feature development by designing, building, and maintaining systems that are scalable, reliable, and performant • Collaborate with product, research, and infrastructure engineers across AI initiatives • Help shape our platform strategy, roadmaps, and engineering best practices throughout the organization • Debug and resolve complex production issues that span services and layers of the stack • Mentor engineers and foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and technical excellence Skills • 5+ years of software engineering experience, especially in backend or infrastructure engineering • 3+ years of experience in one or more of: AI, search infrastructure, or developer platforms • Proficiency with TypeScript, Python, or Ruby • Strong system-design skills and a track record of architecting resilient production systems • Excellent communication skills, with experience collaborating across teams and mentoring others • Prior experience building AI infrastructure at scale, whether for model training or serving platforms • Experience improving large-scale, shared developer platforms to enhance reliability and developer velocity • A proven track record of leading technical strategy and delivering complex, multi-team projects 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 Overview • Figma is a collaborative design tool that enables teams to create, prototype, and test digital products on one platform. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Figma has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 39 in 2025, 27 in 2024, 32 in 2023, 35 in 2022, 16 in 2021, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job