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# Software Engineer, AI Platforms

- **Company:** Figma, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $153,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Ruby, Screen Reader, Software Engineering, TypeScript, AI Infrastructure, Backend, AI Platforms
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.workingnomads.com/job/go/1754337/

## About the Role

* 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, especially in backend or infrastructure engineering.
 * 3+ years of experience in one or more of: AI, search infrastructure, or developer platforms.
 * Proficiency in TypeScript, Python, or Ruby.
 * Strong system design skills and a track record of architecting resilient production systems.
 * Excellent communication skills, with experience collaborating across teams and mentoring others.

While not required, It's an added plus if you also have:

 * Prior experience in building AI infrastructure at scale, whether that be model training or serving platforms.
 * Experience evolving large-scale, shared developer platforms to improve reliability and developer velocity.
 * A proven track record of leading technical strategy and complex, multi-team projects., 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.

## Description

* Support end-to-end AI feature development by designing, building, and maintaining systems that are scalable, reliable, and performant.
 * Collaborate with product, research, and infrastructure engineers working across AI.
 * Help shape our platform strategy, roadmaps, and engineering best practices throughout the organization.
 * Debug and resolve complex production issues that span services and layers of the stack.
 * Mentor engineers and foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and technical excellence., * 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.


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