AI Applied Scientist

Figma is growing its team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. We're looking for applied scientists with a Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence background to build AI technologies and make Figma products more magical.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in building generative AI features through prompt engineering, and fine tuning models in production environments
• Experience working on deep learning and generative AI frameworks like PyTorch, JAX, HuggingFace etc
• Experience training LLMs with Reinforcement Learning techniques such as preference-based RL (DPO, PPO) and/or RL with verifiable rewards (RLVR) such as GRPO/DAPO
• 4+ years in Generative AI, and 6+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, natural language processing/understanding, computer vision
• Strong software engineering skills with 5+ years of experience in programming languages (Python, C++, Java or R)
• Experience communicating and working across functions to drive solutions

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