[Remote] Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Figma is a company on a mission to make design accessible to all, and they are seeking a Software Engineer for their Data Infrastructure team. This role involves designing and building large-scale distributed data systems that power analytics and AI/ML across the company, while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality data solutions.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build large-scale distributed data systems that power analytics, AI/ML, and business intelligence across FigmaDevelop batch and streaming solutions to ensure data is reliable, efficient, and scalable across the companyManage and evolve core platforms like Snowflake, our ML Datalake, orchestration infrastructure, and real-time ingestion systemsImprove data reliability, consistency, and compliance, ensuring high-quality data for engineering, research, and business stakeholdersIdentify and drive cost optimization opportunities across data processing, compute infrastructure, and storageCollaborate with AI researchers, data scientists, product engineers, and business teams to understand data needs and build scalable solutionsDrive technical decisions and best practices for data ingestion, orchestration, processing, and storageMentor and support engineers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellenceSkills5+ years of backend or infrastructure engineering experience, including designing and building distributed data infrastructure at scaleStrong expertise in batch and streaming data processing technologies such as Spark, Flink, Kafka, or Airflow/DagsterProven track record of impact-driven problem-solving in fast-paced environments, with a strong focus on high-quality, reliable, and performant systemsExcellent technical communication skills, with experience collaborating across both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of learning and technical excellenceFamiliarity with our stack, including Golang, Python, SQL, frameworks such as dbt, and technologies like Spark, Kafka, Snowflake, and DagsterExperience building data infrastructure for AI/ML pipelines, including model serving, feature stores, or dataset complianceExperience with reverse ETL, personalization platforms, or real-time event ingestion systemsExperience with data governance, access control, and cost optimization strategies for large-scale data platformsThe ability to navigate ambiguity, take ownership, and drive projects from inception to executionBenefitsEquity 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.