[Remote] Software Engineer, C++

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Figma is a company on a mission to make design accessible to all, providing a platform that helps teams bring ideas to life. As a Software Engineer, you will develop high-performance client-side systems in C++/WebAssembly and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and build features for millions of users worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Build core features and frontend infrastructure in a real-time, multiplayer system with a complex in-memory data model (SceneGraph)
• Optimize performance and memory usage to deliver a fast, reliable UX in the browser using C++/WebAssembly and TypeScript
• Extend our core C++ engine and multiplayer protocols to support scalable design systems, branching/merging flows, and advanced collaboration modes
• Design and build APIs and tooling to allow product teams to build against our platform with ease and confidence
• Contribute to accessibility strategy and implementation, ensuring our tools are usable by all
• Collaborate regularly with cross-functional partners across product, design, and engineering to plan and execute high-impact projects
• Write clear, maintainable code and documentation, and contribute to architectural decisions
• Mentor and support other engineers through pairing, code review, and feedback
• Help drive recruitment and shape our inclusive, high-performance engineering culture

Skills

• 4+ years of professional Software Engineering experience shipping user-facing features or products
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages relevant to our frontend such as TypeScript, C++, React, Go, Rust, or Python
• Experience working with web-based applications, browser performance, or real-time collaborative systems
• A track record of working collaboratively across teams and disciplines to deliver complex technical projects
• Build core features and frontend infrastructure in a real-time, multiplayer system with a complex in-memory data model (SceneGraph)
• Optimize performance and memory usage to deliver a fast, reliable UX in the browser using C++/WebAssembly and TypeScript
• Extend our core C++ engine and multiplayer protocols to support scalable design systems, branching/merging flows, and advanced collaboration modes
• Design and build APIs and tooling to allow product teams to build against our platform with ease and confidence
• Contribute to accessibility strategy and implementation, ensuring our tools are usable by all
• Collaborate regularly with cross-functional partners across product, design, and engineering to plan and execute high-impact projects
• Write clear, maintainable code and documentation, and contribute to architectural decisions
• Mentor and support other engineers through pairing, code review, and feedback
• Help drive recruitment and shape our inclusive, high-performance engineering culture
• 2+ years of experience in a technical lead role, especially across multiple teams
• Experience with game engines, rendering systems, or other performance-critical applications
• Background in developer platforms or API design
• Familiarity with WebAssembly, browser internals, or C++ in a frontend context
• Passion for crafting collaborative tools and creative workflows
• A strong product mindset and attention to user experience
• A commitment to continuous learning, inclusion, and helping others grow

Benefits

• 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
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Sales incentive pay for most sales roles
• An annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles

Company Overview

• Figma is a collaborative design tool that enables teams to create, prototype, and test digital products on one platform. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.figma.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Figma has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 39 in 2025, 27 in 2024, 32 in 2023, 35 in 2022, 16 in 2021, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.