Product Manager, Creation Engine

Figma is a company on a mission to make design accessible to all, and they are seeking a Product Manager for their Creation Engine pillar. This role involves leading teams to build foundational systems that power Figma's products, focusing on collaboration infrastructure and performance optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for foundational data model, collaboration, and platform systems that power all Figma products
• Guide the SceneGraph & Sync team to optimize core data representation, real-time collaboration infrastructure, and AI integration capabilities including Figma's proprietary AI language
• Guide the Fullscreen Platform team in developing C++ foundations, WASM loading, developer APIs, and headless rendering capabilities that enable internal teams to build on Figma's platform
• Shape the company strategy for version control, real-time collaboration, and platform foundations, ensuring consistency and performance across all products
• Collaborate with product teams as a technical consultant, providing specialized platform capabilities while maintaining architectural integrity
• Drive performance optimization initiatives around file load times, collaboration sync, and platform efficiency to deliver performant user experiences
• Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and communicate the value of foundational improvements across the organization

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
• Experience working with LLMs or AI integration in complex software systems
• Understanding of complex design tools or creative software platforms
• Background in multiplayer systems and conflict resolution algorithms
• Experience with WebAssembly (WASM), C++, or low-level performance optimization
• Knowledge of browser technologies and cross-platform development
• Experience leading major platform initiatives that enabled multiple product teams