[Remote] Manager, Software Engineering - Payload

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Figma is a company focused on making design accessible to all, and they are seeking a Manager for their Software Engineering team dedicated to Payload. In this role, you'll lead the engineering team to enhance Payload as an open-source CMS and application framework, collaborating with various stakeholders to shape the product roadmap and community engagement.ResponsibilitiesLead the engineering team behind all of PayloadDevelop and execute on a strategy to leverage Payload to accelerate Figma’s suite of offeringsEngage directly with open-source community members, contributors, and enterprise customers to understand their needs, gather feedback, and help translate insights into product and engineering prioritiesProvide hands-on technical leadership to your teams and others that collaborate with your teams to ensure a cohesive product experience and the right technical abstractionsLead, coach, and grow a team of engineers through hiring, mentorship, performance management, and career development, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellencePartner closely with the product and technical leaders of Payload to align team priorities, support roadmap execution, and ensure engineering investments are focused on the highest-impact opportunitiesSkills3+ years of experience leading and developing software engineering teams within a technical product companyStrong technical background building modern web applications and platforms using technologies such as Node.js, TypeScript, React, Next.js, or similar frameworksExperience building or leading teams responsible for developer platforms, application frameworks, or other highly extensible software systemsExcellent product and technical judgment, with experience shaping developer-facing APIs and collaborating closely with design teams to deliver intuitive user experiencesHands-on knowledge of CMS systems, particularly Payload and its ecosystemA track record of contributing to, maintaining, or leading teams behind open-source projects, with a strong grasp of community-driven product developmentA background in supporting enterprise customers and balancing the needs of large organizations with broader community prioritiesComfort working with AI-assisted development workflows, agentic coding tools, or developer productivity platformsBenefitsEquity to employeesHealth, dental & visionRetirement with company contributionParental leave & reproductive or family planning supportMental health & wellness benefitsGenerous PTOCompany recharge daysA learning & development stipendA work from home stipendCell phone reimbursementSales incentive pay for most sales rolesAn annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales rolesCompany OverviewFigma is a collaborative design tool that enables teams to create, prototype, and test digital products on one platform. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.figma.com.Company H1B SponsorshipFigma has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 12 in 2026, 47 in 2025, 27 in 2024, 32 in 2023, 35 in 2022, 16 in 2021, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.