✨ About The Role
- Spearhead the development of early-phase machine learning systems to enhance the search experience for Figma users
- Lead and set the future direction of search quality at Figma in partnership with cross-functional teams
- Break down open-ended search relevance problems into engineering strategies using machine learning, data analysis, and experimentation design
- Provide mentorship and champion best practices in data and machine learning while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture
- Contribute to the growth of the team by improving the hiring process and recruiting strong machine learning talent
âš¡ Requirements
- Experienced machine learning engineer with a minimum of 7 years of practical experience in data mining, statistical modeling, and machine learning methodologies
- Proven track record of leading teams and guiding them through periods of ambiguity and rapid iteration
- Strong expertise in search indexing, retrieval, and ranking systems, as well as personalization and natural language processing
- Ability to connect abstract modeling and analysis tasks with business value, demonstrating deep product and business knowledge
- Growth mindset with a focus on mentorship, fostering a collaborative team culture, and investing in the learning and development of peers