Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years 4+ years

Education Not specified

Category Software Engineering

About this role

Figma seeks a Software Engineer to develop high-performance client-side systems in C++ and WebAssembly, focusing on real-time collaboration and browser performance. The role involves extending core engines and working closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Build core features in real-time systems
Optimize performance and memory usage
Extend C++ engine and multiplayer protocols
Design APIs and tooling
Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Technical Overview

The role involves developing in C++, WebAssembly, TypeScript, and React, optimizing browser-based systems, and building scalable collaborative features. Experience with multiplayer protocols and performance tuning is required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level software engineer with at least 4 years of experience in C++ development, specializing in high-performance client-side systems, WebAssembly, and real-time collaborative applications. Strong collaboration and architectural skills are essential.

Must-Have Skills

4+ years of professional Software Engineering experienceStrong programming skills in C++Experience with web-based applicationsBrowser performance optimizationReal-time collaborative systems

Nice-to-Have Skills

TypeScriptReactGoRustPythonWebAssemblymultiplayer protocolsAPI designaccessibilityarchitectural decisions

Tools & Platforms

WebAssemblyTypeScriptReactC++JavaScript

Required Skills

C++WebAssemblyTypeScriptReactAPI developmentperformance optimizationcollaborative systemsbrowser performancemultiplayer protocolsarchitecture

Hard Skills

C++WebAssemblyTypeScriptReactGoRustPythonMultiplayer protocolsClient-side systemsPerformance optimizationMemory managementAPI developmentArchitectural design

Soft Skills

collaborativecommunicationproblem-solvingteamworkmentoringattention to detail

Industry & Role

Industry SaaS

Job Function Developing high-performance client-side systems for collaborative design platforms

Role Subtype Software Engineer

Tech Domains C++, WebAssembly, TypeScript, React, APIs

Keywords for Your Resume

Software EngineerC++WebAssemblyTypeScriptReactAPI developmentperformance optimizationcollaborative systemsbrowser performanceclient-side systemsmultiplayer protocolsarchitecturefull-stackreal-time systemshigh-performance computingclient-side

Deal Breakers

Less than 4 years of experience, Lack of C++ or WebAssembly experience, No experience with real-time collaborative systems, Inability to work onsite in US locations

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