AI Applied Scientist
Core
Drive fundamental and applied research in AI to build cutting-edge Generative AI models and systems that improve Figma's products.
Role type
Senior Applied Scientist (Generative AI)
Builds
Production Generative AI models and AI-powered features for Figma's design and collaboration platform.
Domain
Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Reinforcement Learning, Computer Vision, NLP.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Generative AI model building, Prompt engineering, Supervised Finetuning (SFT), Reinforcement Learning (RL), Deep learning, LLM training, Software engineering (Python/C++/Java/R), Distributed AI training
Preferred skills
RL with verifiable rewards (GRPO/DAPO), RL from execution feedback for coding, Mentoring senior engineers, Multi-year roadmap planning
Technologies
PyTorch, JAX, HuggingFace
Responsibilities
Explore boundaries of current technology to build best-in-class models, Build cutting-edge Generative AI models using SFT and RL, Collaborate with product and infrastructure engineers to implement AI features, Transform user feedback into AI system requirements, Build evaluation systems to measure AI feature quality
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with research focus
