PhD Intern, AI Applied Scientist (2027)

What you’ll do at Figma:

• Drive fundamental and applied research in Generative AI with Figma product use cases in mind
• Formulate and implement new modeling approaches both to improve the effectiveness of Figma’s current AI models as well as enable the launch of entirely new AI-powered product features
• Explore the boundaries of what is possible with the current technology set and experiment with novel ideas
• Depending on your project, you may have the opportunity to publish your research in leading AI/ML conferences

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Are a 4th or 5th year senior Ph.D student in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Human Computer Interaction or a related field
• Proven expertise in AI through publications on recent advancements in AI, such as Large Language Models or Agentic systems
• Track record in applying machine learning techniques to projects in academia or industry
• Experience in Python and machine learning frameworks (such as PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Experience solving sophisticated problems and comparing alternative solutions, trade-offs, and diverse points of view to determine a path forward

While it’s not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:

• Related industry experience via a past internship or full-time role
• Experience communicating your solutions effectively to different audiences
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to write, debug, and optimize code