Principal Frontend Engineer, Platform

Figma is hiring a Principal Frontend Engineer, Platform to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Frontend Engineer, Platform, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a part-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — Anywhere in the US). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience What we offer: • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Home office and wellness stipends • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Paid parental leave How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Figma is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • US work authorization • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) Nice to have: • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning