Data Scientist

## About the Company

Figma is a collaborative design and product development platform that helps teams bring ideas to life, from brainstorming and prototyping to translating designs into code and iterating with AI. The platform enables teams to streamline workflows, collaborate in real time, and build products from anywhere.

Figma is continuing to expand its team of creatives, builders, and technologists as the company evolves through new products, AI-powered offerings, acquisitions, and emerging revenue models.

## About the Role

Figma is seeking a Finance Data Scientist to join its Finance Data Science team and help build the data foundation supporting financial reporting, forecasting, strategic decision-making, and investor communications.

This role sits at the intersection of finance, analytics, data engineering, and business strategy. You will work closely with Strategic Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, Engineering, Product, and Data teams to ensure financial metrics are accurate, scalable, actionable, and trusted throughout the organization.

The role can be based remotely within the United States or from one of Figma's US hubs.

### Key Responsibilities

• * Own and improve data models supporting financial reporting, including ARR, revenue, billings, collections, and other key business metrics.
• * Build scalable reporting systems, forecasts, and analytical frameworks for Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, and executive leadership.
• * Improve data accuracy and completeness throughout month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• * Collaborate with Engineering, Product, GTM Systems, and Financial Systems teams to maintain accurate and complete financial data.
• * Conduct detailed analyses that support strategic business decisions and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• * Define, measure, and operationalize important financial and operational metrics.
• * Design durable data solutions that balance immediate business requirements with long-term scalability.
• * Serve as a trusted thought partner to Finance leaders on reporting, forecasting, and business decision-making.
• * Independently drive projects from ambiguous requirements through execution.

### Required Qualifications

• * 3+ years of experience in Data Science, Analytics, Finance, Financial Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• * Advanced SQL skills.
• * Strong proficiency in Python or a similar programming language.
• * Experience supporting Finance, Accounting, Strategic Finance, FP&A, Investor Relations, or other finance-focused stakeholders.
• * Ability to translate complex data into clear and actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
• * Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects from ambiguity to execution.
• * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

### Preferred Qualifications

• * Experience with SaaS, subscription-based, usage-based, or consumption-based business models.
• * Knowledge of accounting concepts and revenue recognition principles, including ASC 606.
• * Experience with modern analytics and data engineering technologies such as dbt, Snowflake, Git, Spark, Presto, or similar tools.
• * Experience supporting IPO readiness, public company reporting, SOX controls, audits, or other major corporate milestones.
• * Background in Strategic Finance, FP&A, Accounting, Investment Banking, Consulting, or related fields.

### Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for the role is $140,000–$348,000 USD for Figma's San Francisco and New York hub locations. For remote positions, compensation is localized according to the employee's work location, with the applicable range adjusted between 80% and 100% of the stated range.

Figma's compensation package may include:

• * Equity.
• * Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• * Retirement benefits with company contributions.
• * Parental leave and reproductive or family planning support.
• * Mental health and wellness benefits.
• * Generous paid time off.
• * Company recharge days.
• * Learning and development stipend.
• * Work-from-home stipend.
• * Cell phone reimbursement.
• * Annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles.

Compensation and benefits may be modified in the future.

### Work Arrangement

This is a full-time position that can be held remotely within the United States or from one of Figma's US hub offices.

### Culture and Growth

Figma values continuous learning and development through its principle of "Grow as you go." The company encourages smart and curious people to apply even when their previous experience does not perfectly match every qualification listed for the role.

Figma is committed to creating a workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas contribute to the growth of its employees, products, and community.

## Equal Opportunity

Figma is an equal opportunity workplace committed to equality, inclusion, and respect for all employees and applicants. The company provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Figma also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories where permitted by applicable legal requirements and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application, interview, and employment process.