People Partner, Engineering

About the role

Figma is growing its team of passionate creatives and builders to shape the future of design and collaboration. 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 broader 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

Qualifications

• Experience in high-growth SaaS or product-led companies
• Scaling organizations through rapid growth and transformation
• Partnering closely with executive leadership teams

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Roth 401(k) with company match
• Parental leave & reproductive or family planning support
• Mental health & wellness benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Work from home stipend
• Cell phone reimbursement

Pay

The annual base salary range for this role is $169,000—$245,000 USD. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified.

Schedule

This role offers the flexibility to be based in one of Figma’s US hubs or remotely within the United States.