Forward Deployed Engineer @Figma

Overview

Figma is building its founding Forward Deployed Engineering team aimed at solving complex, real-world challenges by integrating Figma’s products into large-scale enterprise environments. The role involves working directly with strategic customers to ensure successful adoption of Figma’s products across their unique technical constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Make enterprise design systems agent-ready for AI tools.
• Implement and configure products in customers’ real environments.
• Run technical discovery to understand customer environments and set paths to value.
• Troubleshoot integration problems related to code workflows and environments.
• Build workflows powered by LLMs and create reusable playbooks.
• Provide feedback to product and engineering teams based on customer learnings.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience shipping production software, especially in customer-facing roles.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build partnerships with senior engineers.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and adaptability to navigate various codebases.
• Hands-on experience with design systems and design-to-code workflows.
• Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript or Python, with experience in integrating APIs and SDKs.
• Ability to manage ambiguous technical problems effectively.
• Background in forward-deployed engineering is a plus.
• Familiarity with developer tools and AI/LLM products is preferred.

Benefits

• Equity options and a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits with company contributions.
• Parental leave and family planning support.
• Mental health and wellness benefits.
• Paid time off and sick leave, along with several lifestyle spending accounts.

Location

This is a full-time role that can be performed remotely within the United States or from one of Figma's US hubs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through the provided application link.

Deadline

No specific deadline mentioned.