Data Scientist

Figma Figma · Enterprise · Canada +1 · Engineering

Figma is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join their data team. The role involves collaborating across various departments (Product, Finance, Marketing, Platform) to define metrics, design experiments, build models, and develop analytical frameworks. The Data Scientist will own end-to-end data projects, champion data quality, and partner with stakeholders to drive impact. This role requires strong analytical and technical skills, business intuition, and a collaborative mindset.

What you'd actually do

  1. Collaborate across teams to define and measure key metrics, design experiments, and uncover insights that inform strategic decisions
  2. Build models and analytical frameworks to support product, marketing, platform, or finance initiatives
  3. Develop tools, datasets, and systems that enable others to work with data more efficiently and rigorously
  4. Own complex data projects end-to-end—from problem scoping to solution delivery
  5. Champion data quality, accessibility, and the democratization of data across the organization

Skills

Required

  • 4+ years of experience in Analytics, Data Science, or a related field
  • Fluency in SQL
  • Proficiency in a scripting language like Python or R
  • Experience with distributed data systems (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake, Presto, Hive, Spark)
  • Strong foundation in statistical methods, experimentation, and/or forecasting
  • A track record of working cross-functionally and communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical partners
  • Experience supporting one or more of the following: Product, Marketing, Finance, or internal Platform/Tooling teams

Nice to have

  • A self-starter attitude and the ability to thrive in ambiguous and fast-paced environments