AI Applied Scientist
Core
Drive fundamental and applied research to build cutting-edge Generative AI models and systems that improve Figma's design and collaboration products.
Role type
Senior Applied Scientist (Generative AI)
Builds
Production Generative AI models, RL-based systems, and AI-powered features for Figma's platform.
Domain
Design technology, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Reinforcement Learning.
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Generative AI model building, Supervised Finetuning (SFT), Reinforcement Learning (DPO, PPO, RLVR), LLM training, Deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, HuggingFace), Prompt engineering, Synthetic data generation, Python/C++/Java/R programming, NLP/CV expertise.
Preferred skills
RL from execution feedback for coding, Large-scale distributed AI training, Multi-year roadmap planning, Mentoring senior engineers.
Technologies
PyTorch, JAX, HuggingFace, DPO, PPO, GRPO, DAPO.
Responsibilities
Explore technology boundaries to build best-in-class models, collaborate with product/engineering teams to implement AI features, build evaluation systems for AI quality, transform user feedback into AI system requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with research focus.
