Figma
A design platform for teams who build products together.
Product Manager, Creation Engine
Location
California + 1 moreAll locations: California, New York
Posted
159 days ago
Salary
$164K - $294K / year
6 yrs expEnglishDistributed Systems
Job Description
• Lead SceneGraph & Sync and Fullscreen Platform teams, driving the core data model, real-time collaboration infrastructure, and platform foundations that power all Figma products across web, desktop, and mobile
• Define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for foundational data model, collaboration, and platform systems
• Guide the SceneGraph & Sync team to optimize core data representation, real-time collaboration infrastructure, and AI integration capabilities
• Guide the Fullscreen Platform team in developing C++ foundations, WASM loading, developer APIs, and headless rendering capabilities
• Shape company strategy for version control, real-time collaboration, and platform foundations to ensure consistency and performance across products
• Collaborate with product teams as a technical consultant while maintaining architectural integrity
• Drive performance optimization initiatives around file load times, collaboration sync, and platform efficiency
• Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and communicate the value of foundational improvements across the organization
Job Requirements
- 6+ years of experience as a full-time Product Manager
- Strong technical background with understanding of version control systems, distributed systems, or real-time collaboration technologies
- Experience with building internal APIs, developer platforms, and foundational systems that enable other teams
- Ability to balance immediate performance improvements with long-term architectural investments in platform systems
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to navigate ambiguity while building roadmaps and aligning stakeholders
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working with LLMs or AI integration in complex software systems (preferred)
- Understanding of complex design tools or creative software platforms (preferred)
- Background in multiplayer systems and conflict resolution algorithms (preferred)
- Experience with WebAssembly (WASM), C++, or low-level performance optimization (preferred)
- Knowledge of browser technologies and cross-platform development (preferred)
- Experience leading major platform initiatives that enabled multiple product teams (preferred)
Benefits
- Equity
- Health, dental & vision
- Retirement with company contribution
- Parental leave & reproductive or family planning support
- Mental health & wellness benefits
- Generous PTO
- Company recharge days
- Learning & development stipend
- Work from home stipend
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles
- Sales incentive pay for most sales roles
