Requirements:
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist to join our growing data team. At Figma, data scientists are deeply integrated into cross-functional teams across the company – from Product to Finance, Marketing, and Platform. We are hiring for multiple roles in these areas. This position is ideal for someone who wants to lead high-impact business projects, strategically engage with stakeholders, and shape the future of our products and business.
The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and technical skills, business intuition, and the ability to collaborate to drive decision-making and uncover growth opportunities. You will work on tasks ranging from analyzing user behavior to optimizing revenue strategies, improving internal tools, and influencing product direction through experimentation and data modeling.
What you’ll do
- Collaborate with various teams to define and measure key metrics, design experiments, and uncover insights that inform strategic decisions.
- Build models and analytical frameworks to support initiatives in Product, Marketing, Platform, or Finance.
- Develop tools, datasets, and systems that empower others to work with data more effectively and rigorously.
- Own complex data projects end-to-end – from defining the problem to shipping a solution.
- Advocate for data quality, accessibility, and democratization across the organization.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Design, Research, Sales, Marketing, or Finance teams to drive measurable outcomes.
We’d like to see you have
- 4+ years of experience in analytics, data science, or a related field.
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with scripting languages such as Python or R.
- Experience with distributed data systems (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake, Presto, Hive, Spark).
- A strong understanding of statistical methods, experimentation, and/or forecasting.
- Experience working cross-functionally and communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical partners.
- Experience supporting one or more of the following areas: Product, Marketing, Finance, internal Platform/Tooling teams.
It’s a plus if you have
- Proactivity and the ability to work in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
Our values:
- We believe in hiring smart, curious people who want to learn and grow. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles.
What we offer (Compensation & Benefits)
- Equity
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-matched retirement contributions
- Parental Leave, Reproductive Planning, and Family Planning Support
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and additional company holidays for recharge
- Learning & Development Stipend
- Work From Home Equipment Stipend
- Mobile Reimbursement
- Also: Variable pay for Sales roles and Annual bonus for eligible non-Sales roles
- Compensation packages are subject to change.
