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# Director, Data Science

- **Company:** Figma, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $290,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Screen Reader, Chatbots, Large Language Models, Figma
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/ppzyprczzg

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience managing and leading high output Data Science teams, with at least 2 years managing other managers
 * 7+ years of experience working in AI, Data Science, or a related field
 * Proven experience building or measuring AI products, ideally LLM-powered assistants, agents, chatbots, or copilots
 * Demonstrated expertise in statistical methods, experimentation, and/or forecasting, with the technical curiosity to learn and grow alongside your team
 * Ability to scale teams in high-growth environments, with a desire to build an inclusive and diverse culture

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

 * Experience owning 0 to 1 product areas

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.

## Description

* 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.