Data Scientist

Figma

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• Own high-impact data projects across Product, Finance, Marketing, and Platform teams by defining metrics, designing experiments, and delivering insights that drive strategic decisions. • Build statistical models, analytical frameworks, and data tools that support product optimization, revenue strategies, and experimentation while democratizing data access across the organization. • Require 4+ years of analytics/data science experience with strong SQL and Python/R skills, plus proficiency in distributed data systems like Redshift, Snowflake, or Spark. • Work cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, with flexibility to work remotely or from US hubs. • Figma values continuous learning and seeks curious problem-solvers who can thrive in ambiguous situations and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical partners.

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!

We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist to join our growing data team. At Figma, Data Scientists are deeply embedded within cross-functional teams across the company—from Product to Finance, Marketing, and Platform. We are hiring across a number of roles in these areas. This is ideal for someone excited to own high-impact data projects, partner strategically with stakeholders, and shape the future of our products and business.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and technical skills, business intuition, and a collaborative mindset to guide decision-making and unlock growth opportunities. You’ll work on problems ranging from understanding user behavior to optimizing revenue strategies, improving internal tooling, and influencing product direction through experimentation and data modeling.

This is a full-time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.

What you’ll do at Figma:

Collaborate across teams to define and measure key metrics, design experiments, and uncover insights that inform strategic decisions
Build models and analytical frameworks to support product, marketing, platform, or finance initiatives
Develop tools, datasets, and systems that enable others to work with data more efficiently and rigorously
Own complex data projects end-to-end—from problem scoping to solution delivery
Champion data quality, accessibility, and the democratization of data across the organization
Partner with Product, Engineering, Design, Research, Sales, Marketing, or Finance to drive impact

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

4+ years of experience in Analytics, Data Science, or a related field
Fluency in SQL and proficiency in a scripting language like Python or R
Experience with distributed data systems (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake, Presto, Hive, Spark)
Strong foundation in statistical methods, experimentation, and/or forecasting
A track record of working cross-functionally and communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical partners
Experience supporting one or more of the following: Product, Marketing, Finance, or internal Platform/Tooling teams

While it’s not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:

A self-starter attitude and the ability to thrive in ambiguous and fast-paced environments

At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below.

Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information.

Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Annual Base Salary Range:

$140,000—$348,000 USD

At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities.

Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to:

Holding interviews in an accessible location
Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing
Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers
Changing the mode or format of interviews

To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.

By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma's Candidate Privacy Notice.

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Company:
Figma
Location:
San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States
Job Type:
Internship
Experience Level:
Senior
Source:
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Status:
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