Figma
Director, Data Science
San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States · Director · Full-time
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About the role
- From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world.
- Data is critical to setting strategy and measurement across these areas.
- This org engages closely with AI Research and is a driving force behind our evals work and the future of product measurement at scale.
Responsibilities
- At Figma we celebrate and support our differences.
- Lead, support, and grow a team of data scientists and data science managers with varied strengths and expertise focused on product strategy, internal tooling, and Impact measurement
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Design, Research, Sales, Marketing, or Finance to drive impact
- Proven experience building or measuring AI products, ideally LLM-powered assistants, agents, chatbots, or copilots
- Ability to scale teams in high-growth environments, with a desire to build an inclusive and diverse culture
Requirements
- Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.
- 8+ years of experience managing and leading high output Data Science teams, with at least 2 years managing other managers
- 7+ years of experience working in AI, Data Science, or a related field
Compensation
- $290,000 - $376,000 USD
- Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location.
- Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations.
- Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles.
- All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law.
- Annual Base Salary Range:
Equal opportunity
- If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com.
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- employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other cha
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