Frontend Engineer
Figma
San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)Full-timeEngineering – Editor
$150,000 – $200,000
Posted 4 days ago
About the Role
Figma is looking for a Frontend Engineer to work on our web-based design editor. You'll push the boundaries of what's possible in the browser, building complex interactive features using TypeScript and WebGL. This is a unique opportunity to work on one of the most technically challenging frontend applications in the world.
What You'll Do
- •Build and maintain features in Figma's web-based design editor
- •Work with TypeScript, React, and WebGL to create performant UIs
- •Collaborate with design and product teams on new capabilities
- •Optimize rendering performance and user interactions
- •Write clean, well-documented, testable code
- •Contribute to frontend architecture and tooling improvements
What We're Looking For
- •3+ years of frontend engineering experience
- •Expert-level TypeScript and React skills
- •Experience with Canvas/WebGL or other graphics technologies is a plus
- •Strong understanding of browser performance optimization
- •Eye for design and user experience
- •CS degree or equivalent practical experience
Benefits
- •Competitive pay and equity
- •Comprehensive benefits
- •Generous PTO and sick leave
- •Home office setup stipend
- •Professional development budget