Manager, Software Engineering - Data Platform
Core
Lead and grow a team of engineers building and operating Figma's data platform, owning delivery, technical direction, and team health.
Role type
Manager, Software Engineering - Data Platform
Builds
Data platform powering core business metrics, product analytics, applied AI, and experimentation systems
Domain
SaaS / Design Collaboration / Data Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Team leadership and scaling, Technical strategy and direction, Cross-functional partnership, Vendor management, Build vs buy decisions, Predictable delivery
Preferred skills
Large-scale data processing (batch/streaming/AI), Experimentation platforms, Tech lead development, High-pace hiring
Technologies
Data processing systems, Experimentation platforms
Responsibilities
Lead and grow a team of engineers building and operating Figma's data platform, Set the roadmap and technical strategy for the sub area, Drive reliability and scalability of the platform, Hire and coach engineers and tech leads, Partner with Data Science, Product, Finance, and Engineering, Make build versus buy decisions
Seniority
Manager, hands-on technical leadership