Researcher - Rapid Research

Location: San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; or remotely in the United States. The role can also be held from one of Figma’s US hubs. In-person onboarding is required if hired.

Annual base salary: $169,000–$250,000 USD.

Company

Figma builds a collaborative design platform that helps teams brainstorm, prototype, translate designs into code, and iterate with AI in real time.

What you will do

• Scope and run focused qualitative and quantitative research in one- to two-week sprints.
• Translate findings into specific recommendations that designers and product managers can apply.
• Present product recommendations and research narratives to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Rotate across product areas, ramp up quickly, and build productive relationships with new teams.
• Clarify ambiguous problems, challenge assumptions, adjust research approaches, and identify when teams have enough information to act.
• Experiment with tools, templates, workflows, and AI to make research faster, sharper, and more scalable.

Requirements

• 7+ years of research experience at high-growth product organizations, UX/design agencies, or strategic consultancies focused on digital experiences.
• Proficiency in mixed-methods research, including interviews, surveys, and data analysis.
• Strong product judgment and experience turning research into specific product recommendations.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, including a track record of securing executive buy-in.
• Experience delivering clear recommendations during one- to two-week research sprints and working through ambiguous problems.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and tight timelines while maintaining sound research methods, including active use of AI tools.

Nice to have

• Experience designing and prototyping, ideally with Figma tools.
• Experience researching design tools, developer tools, creative software, or similar products.
• Background in product design, product management, or engineering.
• Experience combining product analytics with qualitative research.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with remote work available within the United States or from US hubs.
• Equity and competitive benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits with company contributions, paid parental leave, and family-planning support.
• Mental health and wellness benefits, paid time off, paid sick leave, holidays, and flexible PTO for eligible exempt employees.
• Potential recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and lifestyle spending accounts.

Hiring process

• Interview evaluation includes assessment of qualifications, skills, relevant experience, potential impact, and role scope.
• Video interviews require candidates to keep their cameras on.
• Hired candidates must attend in-person onboarding.