Compensation Partner (Engineering)

Compensation

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.

About the Role

Join 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. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world.

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 experience as a compensation partner
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Ability to partner with the business to bring fresh insights to business problems
• Understanding of engineering compensation including benchmarking and design & engineering segmentation
• Ability to translate business strategy into market-competitive compensation programs

Benefits

Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement.

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.