People Partner, Engineering
About the role
This role offers the opportunity to shape how leadership, performance culture, and talent strategy evolve as Figma’s Product Engineering and Data organizations continue to grow and mature.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Product Engineering + Data leadership teams as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance on leadership effectiveness, organizational design, and talent strategy
- Support continued scaling of the Product Engineering & Data organizations by evolving team structures, roles, and operating models in line with boarder Engineering organizational growth and productivity goals
- Coach senior leaders to strengthen leadership capability, team effectiveness, and performance in a high-growth, fast-changing environment
- Partner with Product Engineering and Data Leadership to evolve performance and compensation frameworks, talent planning, and succession strategies that drive business outcomes and accountability
- Identify and address organizational friction points by improving cross-functional alignment and operational clarity across PDE
- Embed as a key partner across cross-functional stakeholders - including other Engineering and regional People Partners, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning & Development, BEI, and People Relations - to drive and deliver high-impact people initiatives.
- Leverage data, organizational insights, and employee feedback to proactively inform decisions and drive measurable improvements in team health, effectiveness, and performance
- Develop and drive people strategy in service of Engineering priorities, ensuring alignment with the broader PDE strategy
Requirements
8+ years in HR / People roles, including 5+ years as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leaders in a high-growth company
Proven track record partnering with PDE clients, especially Engineering
Strong background in organizational design, leadership coaching, and change management
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment on complex, cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Skilled at leveraging data and insights to inform decisions and translate business strategy into talent and organizational strategy
Experience in high-growth SaaS or product-led companies
Scaling organizations through rapid growth and transformation
Partnering closely with executive leadership teams
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
Experience with HRIS systems
Experience with performance management tools
Experience with compensation and benefits administration
Experience with employee engagement surveys and analytics
Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Experience with talent acquisition and development programs
Experience with employee relations and conflict resolution
Experience with organizational development and change management
Experience with remote and hybrid work arrangements
Experience with agile methodologies and project management
Skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong analytical and data-driven skills
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders
Ability to lead and coach high-potential leaders
Ability to develop and implement talent and organizational strategies
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
The annual base salary range for this role is $169,000 - $245,000 USD.
Schedule
This role is full-time and can be based in one of Figma’s US hubs or remotely within the United States.