Figma

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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, providing a platform that helps teams bring ideas to life. As a Software Engineer, you will develop high-performance client-side systems in C++/WebAssembly and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and build features for millions of users worldwide. Responsibilities • Build core features and frontend infrastructure in a real-time, multiplayer system with a complex in-memory data model (SceneGraph) • Optimize performance and memory usage to deliver a fast, reliable UX in the browser using C++/WebAssembly and TypeScript • Extend our core C++ engine and multiplayer protocols to support scalable design systems, branching/merging flows, and advanced collaboration modes • Design and build APIs and tooling to allow product teams to build against our platform with ease and confidence • Contribute to accessibility strategy and implementation, ensuring our tools are usable by all • Collaborate regularly with cross-functional partners across product, design, and engineering to plan and execute high-impact projects • Write clear, maintainable code and documentation, and contribute to architectural decisions • Mentor and support other engineers through pairing, code review, and feedback • Help drive recruitment and shape our inclusive, high-performance engineering culture Skills • 4+ years of professional Software Engineering experience shipping user-facing features or products • Strong programming skills in one or more languages relevant to our frontend such as TypeScript, C++, React, Go, Rust, or Python • Experience working with web-based applications, browser performance, or real-time collaborative systems • A track record of working collaboratively across teams and disciplines to deliver complex technical projects • Build core features and frontend infrastructure in a real-time, multiplayer system with a complex in-memory data model (SceneGraph) • Optimize performance and memory usage to deliver a fast, reliable UX in the browser using C++/WebAssembly and TypeScript • Extend our core C++ engine and multiplayer protocols to support scalable design systems, branching/merging flows, and advanced collaboration modes • Design and build APIs and tooling to allow product teams to build against our platform with ease and confidence • Contribute to accessibility strategy and implementation, ensuring our tools are usable by all • Collaborate regularly with cross-functional partners across product, design, and engineering to plan and execute high-impact projects • Write clear, maintainable code and documentation, and contribute to architectural decisions • Mentor and support other engineers through pairing, code review, and feedback • Help drive recruitment and shape our inclusive, high-performance engineering culture • 2+ years of experience in a technical lead role, especially across multiple teams • Experience with game engines, rendering systems, or other performance-critical applications • Background in developer platforms or API design • Familiarity with WebAssembly, browser internals, or C++ in a frontend context • Passion for crafting collaborative tools and creative workflows • A strong product mindset and attention to user experience • A commitment to continuous learning, inclusion, and helping others grow 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 https://www.figma.com. 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.