Figma
Technology
CompensationPartner(Engineering)
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Compensation Partner (Engineering) at Figma. Skills: Compensation Partner, Engineering compensation, Benchmarking. Lead design compensation programs. Develop compensation programs”
What You'll Achieve.
Attract high-performing talent; Motivate high-performing talent; Retain high-performing talent; Ensure competitive compensation; Build for growth
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Translate business strategy
In person onboarding
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years experience Compensation Partner, Track record supporting engineering, Technical background compensation tools, Experience benchmarking multiple geographies, Ability influence senior leaders, Drive alignment complex initiatives
Nice to Have
International experience, Experience scaling organizations
What You'll Do.
Lead design compensation programs
Develop compensation programs
Implement compensation programs
Support job architecture
Support leveling roles
Support benchmarking roles
Partner with engineering leaders
Act as subject matter expert
Expand into new territories
Build compensation structures
Support implementation
Assess compensation competitiveness
Drive improvements team health
Drive improvements team effectiveness
Drive improvements team performance
Develop communication materials
Develop enablement materials
Educate managers on philosophy
Educate Figmates on philosophy
Educate managers on structure
Educate Figmates on structure
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engineering leadership; Broader People team; Cross-functionally with stakeholders; Engineering leaders; People partners; Recruiting
Communication Scope
Manager education; Figmate education
Full Job Description
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! We are looking for an experienced Compensation Partner to join our team! At Figma, Compensation Partners work with teams across the organization to design and implement compensation programs that attract, motivate, and retain high-performing talent. As Figma's Engineering Compensation Partner, you will work closely with Engineering leadership and the broader People team to build and evolve our engineering compensation structures and programs, ensuring they remain competitive and built for growth across all of our global locations. You bring deep experience as a compensation partner, with a track record of supporting engineering teams. You will bring strong analytical and technical skills along with an ability to partner with the business to bring fresh insights to business problems. You will have an understanding of engineering compensation including OTE benchmarking and design & engineering segmentation. You are a trusted partner to engineering leaders, able to translate business strategy into market-competitive compensation programs. This is a full-time role that can be based in one of our US hubs or remote within the US. We have a preference for east coast. What you’ll do at Figma: Lead the design, development, and implementation of global engineering compensation programs with an emphasis on OTE benchmarking and structures Support engineering job architecture, leveling and benchmarking for engineering roles globally Partner with engineering leaders, acting as subject matter expert on all Fig
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