Data Scientist

The role

Figma seeks an experienced data scientist to embed within cross-functional teams spanning product, finance, marketing, and platform. The role focuses on owning high-impact analytical projects, building models and frameworks, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. This position can be based in San Francisco, New York, or remotely within the US.

What you would do

• Define metrics, design experiments, and surface insights to guide strategic decisions
• Construct models and analytical systems for product, marketing, platform, or finance teams
• Create datasets and tools that democratize data access and rigor across teams
• Manage complex projects from scoping through delivery and stakeholder communication
• Advocate for data quality, transparency, and organizational data accessibility
• Partner across product, engineering, design, research, sales, marketing, and finance functions

What they asked for

• Four or more years in analytics, data science, or adjacent discipline
• Proficiency in SQL and a scripting language such as Python or R
• Experience with distributed systems like Redshift, Snowflake, Presto, Hive, or Spark
• Strong grasp of statistical methods, experimental design, or forecasting
• Cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to communicate with technical and business audiences
• Background supporting product, marketing, finance, or internal platform initiatives

Nice to have

• Self-starter mentality and adaptability in ambiguous, fast-moving settings