The opportunity
Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI.
What you'll do
Partner across teams to define and track important metrics, develop: experiments, and uncover insights that inform strategic decisions
Accelerate Figma's experimentation platform and methodology, including A/B: testing frameworks and causal inference techniques
Construct models and analytical frameworks based on machine learning to: support product, platform, and business initiatives
Create tools, datasets, and systems that enable others to work with data more efficiently and rigorously
Complete and own complex data projects end-to-end, from problem prioritisation to solution delivery
Drive data quality, accessibility, and the democratization of data across the organization
What they're looking for
- PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, Computer Science, Economics,: Operations Research, Physics, or related) with a strong foundation in statistical methods, experimentation, and/or machine learning
- Fluency in SQL and proficiency in a scripting language like Python or R, with: exposure to distributed data systems (e.g. Snowflake) through research or internships
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- A curious and rigorous mindset, with a passion for translating research into real-world impact
