Role Description & Responsibilities
Data Engineering
About Figma
Figma is a high-growth technology leader building scalable solutions for global users. Millions of companies and teams rely on their infrastructure and services to execute high-value workflows, analyze massive datasets, and scale modern operations.
CadetX Candidate Advantage: As an applicant for this Data Engineering role, you are evaluated on practical proficiency with real-world query execution, data pipelines, and clear stakeholder communication.
CadetX Role Brief & Company Specifications
Role Mission & Impact
We are looking for Data Engineering interns who are excited to help scale the systems and pipelines that power decision-making at Figma. As an intern on our data team, you will partner with engineers and analysts to design and build reliable datasets, ensure data quality, and make Figma's data more accessible across the company.
This internship will be based out of our San Francisco or New York Hub.
Key Responsibilities & Day-to-Day Scope
- ✓ 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.
- ✓ Develop new ETL jobs to integrate product or business data into our warehouse
- ✓ Improve the performance and reliability of core pipelines
Official Qualifications & Technical Requirements
- • Build reusable datasets that support experimentation, product and business analytics, or cross-functional stakeholders
- • Document and simplify complex data workflows for broader use
- • 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
Preferred Skills & Technology Stack
- + Experience with big data tools (Apache Spark, Kafka, Flink) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- + Familiarity with dbt (data build tool) for SQL transformations.
- + Hands-on experience with Docker and Linux system administration.
Tech Stack & Tools in this role
Expected technical competencies for Day 1 productivity:
★ Life & Culture at Figma
Verified EmployerFigma champions rigorous analytical discipline, continuous learning, and low-ego teamwork. Team members enjoy flexible hybrid allowances, learning stipends, and structured mentorship to fast-track career mobility.