Manager, Software Engineering - Expressive AI

Figma is a company dedicated to making design accessible to all, and they are seeking a Manager for their Expressive AI team. This role involves leading a team of engineers focused on integrating AI techniques into creative workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving the development of innovative features for Figma's products.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Product and Design to build and execute a long-term roadmap that delivers a world-class user experience for designers in Figma
• Work closely with cross-functional partners and engineering teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible through the application of AI to creative problems
• Hire, manage, support, and develop a team of engineers, including staff level engineers
• Establish trust within and across teams by creating accountability and a positive work environment in partnership with other organizational leaders
• Grow your career within an engaged and creative engineering community

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience hiring and leading teams as an engineering manager
• Ability to think strategically about engineering and product roadmaps, on both short and longer term time horizons
• Demonstrated experience applying advancements in AI from both engineering and product perspectives, with a specific focus on LLMs, diffusion models, and image/video generation
• Proven leadership in building high-performing, highly engaged engineering teams, with a strong track record of motivating, mentoring, and guiding senior engineers while hiring top industry talent
• Exceptional ability to work cross-functionally across Product, Design, and Marketing, as well as collaborating with other engineering teams to ship both customer and internal-facing projects
• A strong sense of technical curiosity, a willingness to learn and grow alongside your team, and a genuine passion for design and craft
• Experience working with or on design/creative tooling