Data Scientist

Summary

Join Figma's growing data team as an experienced Data Scientist, collaborating across various teams (Product, Finance, Marketing, Platform) to drive impactful data projects. You will define and measure key metrics, build analytical frameworks, develop data tools, and champion data quality. This full-time role, based in a US hub or remotely in the US, requires strong analytical and technical skills, business intuition, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll work on projects ranging from understanding user behavior to optimizing revenue strategies. Figma values growth and encourages applications even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with the description.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Analytics, Data Science, or a related field
• Fluency in SQL and proficiency in a scripting language like Python or R
• Experience with distributed data systems (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake, Presto, Hive, Spark)
• Strong foundation in statistical methods, experimentation, and/or forecasting
• A track record of working cross-functionally and communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical partners
• Experience supporting one or more of the following: Product, Marketing, Finance, or internal Platform/Tooling teams

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across teams to define and measure key metrics, design experiments, and uncover insights that inform strategic decisions
• Build models and analytical frameworks to support product, marketing, platform, or finance initiatives
• Develop tools, datasets, and systems that enable others to work with data more efficiently and rigorously
• Own complex data projects end-to-end—from problem scoping to solution delivery
• Champion data quality, accessibility, and the democratization of data across the organization
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Design, Research, Sales, Marketing, or Finance to drive impact

Preferred Qualifications

A self-starter attitude and the ability to thrive in ambiguous and fast-paced environments

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision
• Retirement with company contribution
• Parental leave & reproductive or family planning support
• Mental health & wellness benefits
• Generous PTO
• Company recharge days
• A learning & development stipend
• A work from home stipend
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles