Manager, Data Science - AI Product

About the role

The AI Products Data Science org is at the center of next generation products within Figma. With a charge to uplevel Figma's use of data, the team works alongside other Data Scientists and Engineering to identify ways to implement and democratize new statistical methods, build data frameworks, and incorporate data within Figma's product development process. The team contributes to the company's goals by collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and our finance team to uncover new opportunities, identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements through data-driven insights.

What You'll Do At Figma

• 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
• Champion data quality, accessibility, and the democratization of data across the company
• Establish trust within and across teams by creating accountability and a positive work environment in partnership with other leaders in the organization
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Design, Research, Sales, Marketing, or Finance to drive impact

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing and leading high-output data science teams, including scaling teams in high-growth environments
• 7+ years of experience in Analytics, Data Science, or a related field, with experience working on AI tools or collaborative software
• Strong foundation in statistical methods, experimentation, and/or forecasting
• Technical curiosity with a willingness to continuously learn and grow alongside your team
• A demonstrated desire to build an inclusive and diverse culture

Preferred qualifications

• Experience owning 0 to 1 product areas
• Growing junior data science leaders

Benefits

• Equity
• Health, dental & vision
• Retirement with company contribution
• Parental leave & reproductive or family planning support
• Mental health & wellness benefits
• Generous PTO
• Company recharge days
• Learning & development stipend
• Work from home stipend
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Sales incentive pay for most sales roles
• Annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles

Pay

If based in Figma's San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range of $235,000 - $348,000 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. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range.

Schedule

This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.