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# Manager, Software Engineering - AI Product

- **Company:** Figma, Inc.
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £36,000.0 - £76,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Software Product Management, Ruby, Software Engineering, ReactJS, Free and Open-Source Software, Figma, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5843030483

## About the Role

* We need 2+ years of experience managing software engineers working on products used by external users.
 * We are looking for a proven track record of building AI-powered products, both as a manager and individual contributor, with best-in-class user experience.
 * We need demonstrated ability to connect product and engineering work to clear business impact.
 * We look for leadership experience in building a high-performing and highly engaged engineering team, including mentoring and growing senior engineers.
 * We need strong ability to build and operate fast-moving teams that balance innovation with execution.
 * We value genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging AI technologies and their application to user-facing products.
 * It is a plus if you have experience building large-scale systems using React, C++, and/or Ruby.
 * It is a plus if you have experience building and maintaining open source software and/or libraries for developers.
 * It is a plus if you have knowledge and experience in generative AI, RAG, fine-tuning, and their application to creative products.

## Description

* We manage and support a team of product engineers focused on building and expanding our developer offerings, including Dev Mode, MCP, Code Connect, and more.
 * We partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to coordinate work across product, design, engineering, and other functions.
 * We define strategy and roadmap for our team and execute on it with a high degree of autonomy, velocity, and craftsmanship.
 * We provide hands-on technical leadership to our teams and collaborators to ensure a cohesive product experience and the right technical abstractions.
 * We recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing engineers, and help with other cross-functional roles.
 * We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and calculated risk-taking.
 * We help build and drive inclusive and diverse initiatives through hiring, community events, and other programs in partnership with teams across our company.

Technologies:

 * AI
 * Figma
 * Fine-tuning
 * Frontend
 * Support
 * MCP
 * RAG
 * React
 * Ruby


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