Ai Applied Scientist

Figma

San Francisco, California, United States
Base: $153,000 - $376,000 usd; bonus/equity: equit...
On-site
Generative ai feature development
Prompt engineering and fine-tuning
Deep learning frameworks like pytorch
The role involves driving fundamental and applied research to build best-in-class Generative AI models for Figma's products

Job Summary

  • The role involves driving fundamental and applied research to build best-in-class Generative AI models for Figma's products.
  • Candidates will collaborate with product managers and engineers to transform user feedback into requirements for AI systems.
  • Figma offers a competitive compensation package including equity, health benefits, and a generous learning and development stipend.

Matching Summary

The role involves driving fundamental and applied research to build best-in-class Generative AI models for Figma's products.

Salary

Base: $153,000 - $376,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Equity offered; Benefits: Health dental vision retirement parental leave PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Generative AI feature development
  • Prompt engineering and fine-tuning
  • Deep learning frameworks like PyTorch
  • Reinforcement Learning techniques DPO PPO
  • Python C++ Java or R programming

Nice-to-have

  • Multi-year roadmap planning experience
  • Mentoring senior engineers
  • Large scale distributed AI training
  • RL with non-verifiable rewards
  • First-principles approach to design

Key Requirements

  • 4+ years in Generative AI
  • 6+ years in machine learning NLP or computer vision
  • 5+ years software engineering experience
  • Experience with RLVR techniques like GRPO/DAPO

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