Manager, Data Science - Core Data

The Core Data Science team is at the center of data within Figma. With a charge to uplevel Figma’s use of data the team works alongside other Data Scientists and Engineering to identify ways to implement and democratize new statistical methods build data frameworks and incorporate data within Figma’s product. In addition to enabling data practitioners the team also supports the Infrastructure organization. The team contributes to the org’s goals by collaborating closely with product managers engineers and our finance team to uncover inefficiencies in system and resource utilization; recommending architectural improvements through data-driven insights; and tying infrastructure investments directly to product performance and customer impact

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:

• Lead support and grow a team of data scientists with varied strengths and expertise focused on internal tooling machine learning enablement and support our Infrastructure organization

• Guide development of new and sophisticated applications of data

• Champion data quality accessibility and the democratization of data across the company

• Establish trust within and across teams by creating accountability and a positive work environment in partnership with other leaders in 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:

• 3+ years of experience managing and leading high output data science teams

• 5+ years of experience working in of experience in Analytics Data Science or a related field

• Strong foundation in statistical methods experimentation and/or forecasting

• Technical curiosity - you should be ready to learn and grow alongside your team

• A desire to build an inclusive and diverse culture

• Experience scaling teams in high-growth environments

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

• Experience with ML or Security Data Science

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 (SF/NY Hub):

$228000—$338000 USD