[Remote] Data Scientist, Core Data - PhD (2026)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Figma is growing its team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. They are seeking a research-minded Data Scientist to join the Core Data team, focusing on building foundational platforms for data science, including experimentation, analytics, and AI tooling.

Responsibilities

• Partner across teams to define and track important metrics, develop experiments, and uncover insights that inform strategic decisions
• Accelerate Figma's experimentation platform and methodology, including A/B testing frameworks and causal inference techniques
• Construct models and analytical frameworks based on machine learning to support product, platform, and business initiatives
• Create tools, datasets, and systems that enable others to work with data more efficiently and rigorously
• Complete and own complex data projects end-to-end, from problem prioritisation to solution delivery
• Drive data quality, accessibility, and the democratization of data across the organization

Skills

• PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Operations Research, Physics, or related) with a strong foundation in statistical methods, experimentation, and/or machine learning
• Fluency in SQL and proficiency in a scripting language like Python or R, with exposure to distributed data systems (e.g. Snowflake) through research or internships
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A curious and rigorous mindset, with a passion for translating research into real-world impact
• Publications or research experience in experimentation or applied ML; industry internship experience applying data science to product or business problems
• An AI-native mindset, with exposure to or interest in LLM analytics, AI product measurement, or evaluating the impact of AI-powered features
• A self-starter attitude and the ability to thrive in ambiguous and fast-paced environments

Benefits

• Figma offers equity to employees
• 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

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