Software Engineer, AI Platforms (AI)

TL;DR

Software Engineer, AI Platforms (AI): Developing and maintaining scalable, reliable systems for AI feature development with an accent on building core frameworks and systems that support AI functionalities. Focus on collaborating across teams, debugging complex production issues, and mentoring engineers.

Location: Remote (US)

Company

Figma is a platform that helps teams bring ideas to life, making design accessible to all.

What you will do

• 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

Requirements

• 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