Manager, Software Engineering - UX Platform at Figma

Role Overview

As an Engineering Manager on the UX Platform team, you will lead a team of experienced engineers to enhance the connectivity and intuition of Figmas multi-product ecosystem. You will focus on improving workflows at the boundaries of different features, ensuring a seamless and high-quality creative process for millions of users.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of experienced engineers building ecosystem features
• Champion an inclusive engineering culture focused on velocity and technical excellence
• Partner with leadership to set team strategy priorities and mission
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to build a culture of mentorship
• Invest in team growth and meaningful work within the engineering community
• Balance technical quality work alongside rapid feature development

Requirements Snapshot

• At least 2 years of engineering management experience leading high-output teams
• Minimum of 6 years of frontend or fullstack engineering experience
• Proven track record of motivating and guiding senior engineers
• Experience building product roadmaps with cross-functional partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in collaborative settings

Expected Impact

You will shape Figmas product experiences across teams, directly impacting how millions of people design and build together every day. By building thoughtful and extensible UI patterns, you will make the product suite feel more intuitive and improve agent-driven workflows within the design editor.