Data Scientist

Figma
San Francisco +1 more
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

In the 12 months to 30 Jun 2026, Figma filed 6 H-1B positions titled "Data Scientist". Source: U.S. Department of Labor, LCA disclosure data. A record of filings already made, not a commitment to sponsor.

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with cross-functional collaboration experience working in AI-driven product development environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4+ years of experience and a track record of cross-functional collaboration in product or marketing domains
    — “4+ years of experience in Analytics, Data Science, or a related field”
  • Candidates with a strong foundation in statistical methods and experimentation who are adaptable to shifting priorities
    — “Comfortable defining your own priorities and adapting quickly as priorities shift”

Things to consider

  • The role demands end-to-end ownership of high-impact projects, which may require significant autonomy and initiative
    — “Own complex data projects end-to-end, from framing the business question through to shipping a solution stakeholders act on”
  • The position is based in the United States and may require relocation or being based in one of the US hubs
    — “This is a full-time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with AI-powered tools and business impact from data modeling projects
    — “Figma is uniquely positioned to harness advances in AI while keeping people at the heart of creative product development”
  • Emphasize experience in shaping product direction through experimentation and data modeling
    — “influencing product direction through experimentation and data modeling”
  • Demonstrate a history of building tools or datasets that improve data accessibility or efficiency
    — “Develop tools, datasets, and systems that enable others to work with data more efficiently and rigorously”
  • Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration skills with stakeholders from Product, Engineering, or Marketing
    — “Partner with Product, Engineering, Design, Research, Sales, Marketing, or Finance to drive impact”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • define and measure key metrics
  • design experiments
  • uncover insights
  • build models and analytical frameworks
  • develop tools and datasets
Typical background
4+ years of experience in Analytics, Data Science, or a related field

Skills & requirements

Required

SQLPython Or RStatistical MethodsExperimentationForecastingData ModelingData AnalysisData Visualization

Preferred

Experience In Ai-driven DevelopmentExperience In Product, Marketing, Finance, Or Internal Platform/tooling Teams

Stack & domain

SQLPythonRDistributed Data SystemsStatistical MethodsExperimentationForecastingCommunicationCollaborationData ScienceAIProduct Development

About the role

Original posting from Figma via Greenhouse

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.

Figma is uniquely positioned to harness advances in AI while keeping people at the heart of creative product development. As part of our Data Science team, you'll help address the most pressing challenges emerging from AI-driven development, shape next-generation data science workflows, and build AI-powered tools used by millions of product teams around the world.

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 framing the business question through to shipping a solution stakeholders act on

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, along with experience working 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:

Comfortable defining your own priorities and adapting quickly as priorities shift

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

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. 

Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off. Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations. Exempt employees are eligible for employer‑provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave. PTO is subject to manager approval. Additional benefits may include company recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and a number of lifestyle spending accounts. Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Annual Base Salary Range:$140,000—$348,000 USDAt 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.

Source: Figma careers (Greenhouse)

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