About the Job
Figma is on a mission to make design accessible to everyone. Our collaborative platform helps teams turn ideas into products—whether brainstorming, prototyping, or building with AI. Now, we’re expanding our Mobile Platform team to deliver high-quality experiences across iOS and Android.
As a Mobile Platform Software Engineer, you’ll work on the core infrastructure that powers Figma’s mobile apps. You’ll tackle challenges at the intersection of web and native technologies, collaborate across teams, and contribute to building systems that improve performance, reliability, and mobile product velocity. This is a full-time remote role within the U.S., with the option to work from one of our hub offices.
Why Join Figma as a Mobile Platform Engineer
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Competitive salary: $149K–$350K USD + equity
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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
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Retirement contributions and generous parental leave
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Mental health & wellness benefits, PTO, recharge days
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Learning and development stipend + work-from-home support
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Inclusive and diverse team culture focused on collaboration
What You’ll Do
As a Mobile Platform Engineer at Figma, you will:
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Define the vision for Figma’s mobile foundational systems
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Build scalable, resilient systems across iOS and Android
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Partner with engineering, design, product, research, and data teams to deliver roadmap goals
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Drive standards and best practices for mobile performance and reliability
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Mentor peers, contribute feedback, and help improve engineering culture
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Take on complex technical challenges such as:
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Re-architecting Figma’s mobile Mirror app for reliability in resource-constrained environments
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Building advanced rendering systems to handle complex design files on mobile
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Optimizing the communication layer between web and native for speed and reliability
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Developing next-generation secure mobile authentication
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Qualifications
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3+ years of iOS development experience as a Software Engineer
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Strong interest or ability to work across the tech stack
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Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Preferred (not required):
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Experience with system-level design, streaming services, or full-stack systems
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Familiarity with C++, Web, OpenGL, or rendering systems
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Background in building high-performance mobile infrastructure
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Interest in mentorship, culture-building, and team growth
Why You’ll Love This Role
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Direct impact on the future of Figma’s mobile experience
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Work on challenging, cross-platform technical problems
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Grow professionally in a supportive, mentorship-driven culture
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Join a company that values inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration
Pay Transparency
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Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY hubs): $149,000—$350,000 USD
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Compensation varies by experience, impact, and location (80–100% of range for remote roles)
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Includes equity and a full benefits package
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Figma, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.