Data Scientist

Figma

San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Senior

16 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist to join our growing data team. At Figma, Data Scientists are deeply embedded within cross-functional teams across the company—from Product to Finance, Marketing, and Platform. This is a full-time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States. The role involves owning high-impact data projects, partnering strategically with stakeholders, and shaping the future of our products and business through data analysis, modeling, and experimentation.

Key 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

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

Nice to Have

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

Working at Figma

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. We encourage candidates to apply even if their past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the outlined points, as they may be just the right fit for this or other roles.

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