Manager, Software Engineering - Design Systems Management

Figma is a company on a mission to make design accessible to all, and they are seeking a Manager for their Software Engineering team focused on Design Systems Management. The role involves managing a team of engineers, setting strategies, and fostering a collaborative culture to enhance design systems usage across Figma’s product suite.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support a team of experienced engineers to drive design systems usage across Figma’s product suite, with a goal of growing the team in 2026
• Partner with product and design leadership to set the strategy, priorities, and mission for the team and roadmap
• Roll up your sleeves to provide technical leadership of the team, including supporting their technical decisions and growth of team members
• Build a collaborative culture of doing great work together, by investing in direct mentorship, shaping team practices, and helping guide the team towards meaningful work
• Grow your career in a collaborative and creative engineering community

Requirements:

• 4+ years of engineering management experience, including 2+ years of manager of manager experience
• 8+ years of product engineering experience
• Built high-performing and highly engaged engineering teams through hiring and growing people
• Proven track record of building and shipping beloved and high-quality products
• A deep passion for design craft and usability
• Experience building in especially complex product spaces, with goals of making the product as simple and usable as possible