Data Engineer Intern (2027)

What you'll do at Figma

• Build, test, and document data pipelines that bring product or business data into Figma's data warehouse
• Help design foundational datasets that are trusted, well-documented, and easy to use
• Optimize pipelines for performance and scalability as Figma grows
• Partner with cross-functional teammates to understand data needs and deliver solutions
• Contribute to the tools and practices that make working with data at Figma easier
• With support from a manager and mentor, you'll own a scoped project from problem definition through implementation, testing, documentation, and sharing the results.

Some projects you could work on

• Develop new ETL jobs to integrate product or business data into our warehouse
• Improve the performance and reliability of core pipelines
• Build reusable datasets that support experimentation, product and business analytics, or cross-functional stakeholders
• Document and simplify complex data workflows for broader use

We'd love to hear from you if you have

• Experience coding in Python or a similar language and writing SQL queries
• Experience building or working with data pipelines, ETL, or large datasets
• Curiosity about how data systems work and interest in making them more scalable and reliable
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Excitement to learn, get feedback, and grow as a data engineer

Additional information

At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay and benefits

This internship role is based in either Figma's San Francisco or New York hub offices, and has the hourly base pay rate stated below. Figma also offers interns a housing stipend and travel reimbursement. Figma's compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to

• Holding interviews in an accessible location
• Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing
• Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers
• Changing the mode or format of interviews

To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.

By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma's Candidate Privacy Notice.

Application limits: To help candidates focus on the opportunities most relevant to their skills and experience, Figma limits the number and frequency of applications. These limits apply to all roles:

• Candidates may submit up to 5 applications during any rolling 30-day period.
• Candidates may not reapply to the same role while an application is active or within 90 days of receiving a rejection.

Once the applicable days has passed, candidates are welcome to apply again.