Compensation Partner (Engineering)

About the role

Figma is seeking an experienced Compensation Partner to join our team. The ideal candidate will work with teams across the organization to design and implement compensation programs that attract, motivate, and retain high-performing talent. Specifically, the Engineering Compensation Partner will work closely with Engineering leadership and the broader People team to build and evolve our engineering compensation structures and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of global engineering compensation programs with an emphasis on benchmarking and structures
• Support engineering job architecture, leveling and benchmarking for engineering roles globally
• Partner with engineering leaders, acting as subject matter expert on all Figma compensation programs
• Take an active role in expanding Figma into new territories and locations around the world, building compensation structures and supporting implementation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders such as engineering leaders, people partners, recruiting to ensure compensation programs are operationally sound and aligned with business priorities
• Use market data, benchmarking tools, and organizational insight to proactively assess compensation competitiveness across regions and drive measurable improvements in team health, effectiveness, and performance
• Develop communication and enablement materials that educate managers and Figmates on compensation philosophy and program structure

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience working as a Compensation Partner or in a similar role
• Proven track record of supporting engineering and technical organizations as a compensation partner
• Strong technical background with experience in compensation tools, benchmarking and analysis across multiple geographies
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment on complex, cross-functional initiatives in high-growth, ambiguous environments

Qualifications

• Strong international experience with ability to provide insight across multiple geographies is highly desirable
• Experience scaling organizations through rapid growth, transformation, or evolution

Skills

• Deep understanding of engineering compensation including benchmarking and design & engineering segmentation
• Ability to translate business strategy into market-competitive compensation programs

Benefits

• Competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off
• 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
• Employer-provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave
• Company recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and a number of lifestyle spending accounts
• Sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $169,000—$269,000 USD

Schedule

This is a full-time role that can be based in one of our US hubs or remote within the US. We have a preference for east coast.