Joblaze summary

In the role of Manager, Recruiting - Engineering at Figma, the individual will oversee and develop a team of recruiters while collaborating closely with engineering leaders to align hiring strategies with business needs. Key skills include extensive recruiting experience, particularly in engineering, and a strong background in managing teams and driving diversity initiatives. This position is suited for a seasoned professional with a strategic mindset and a passion for fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Figma emphasizes growth and collaboration, making it a fitting environment for those looking to make a significant impact.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze November 13, 2026. Last confirmed on Figma's careers page November 13, 2026.
Salary band is in line with the typical range for Management roles (median ~$172,500).
Starts above 18% of 282 comparable director management roles in United States we track (median $200,000 across 125 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Manager, Recruiting - Engineering role remote?: It's hybrid — Figma expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What's the salary range?: Figma lists $169,000–$296,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Manager, Recruiting - Engineering role.
Where is the role based?: Figma is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What seniority level is this role?: Figma targets director candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Manager, Recruiting - Engineering role at Figma.

From the original posting

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!

As a Manager, Recruiting - Engineering you will lead, mentor, grow, develop and hire a team of recruiting professionals supporting multiple business functions across our Engineering Functions. We are seeking a strategic leader who can set longer term goals and objectives to support the business and partner with our hiring leaders to execute best in class recruiting practices, create belonging, and scale our winning culture.

Figma’s continued future success relies heavily on the ability to scale. This is an opportunity to manage a hyper-engaged, high-performing team, and take our business through the next exciting phase of growth and beyond.

This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.

What you’ll do at Figma:

Manage, mentor, grow, and develop a team of recruiters and sourcers
Act as a trusted partner to Engineering Leaders to understand needs and align recruiting resources accordingly in order to achieve goals
Partner with recruiting leaders to develop a long term recruiting strategy that continues to bring in exceptional talent to Figma
Build a team structure that optimizes for efficiency and scale
Assess and improve upon recruiting best practices across all Engineering Functions teams
Own complex change initiatives across Engineering recruiting, such as process redesigns and team restructures, to achieve measurable hiring outcomes
Champion our values led culture

10+ years of recruiting experience in a similar competitive environment with 4+ years of people management experience
Experience partnering with senior leaders and executives to create and drive recruiting strategies and initiatives
Experience leading Engineering recruiting teams
Demonstrated experience managing hiring across multiple business units
Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution, bias disruption, organizational design relative to team, engagement/retention strategy and strong performance management.
A deep passion for and understanding of diversity, belonging, and inclusion

Pay Transparency Disclosure

Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location.

Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off. Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations. Exempt employees are eligible for employer‑provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave. PTO is subject to manager approval. Additional benefits may include company recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and a number of lifestyle spending accounts. Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Annual Base Salary Range:

$169,000—$296,000 USD

At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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Manager, Recruiting - Engineering

What you’ll do at Figma:

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