What you’ll do at Figma
Develop and verify technical security controls that satisfy multiple compliance frameworks
Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and product engineering teams to translate compliance requirements into effective technical controls
Design and execute control testing procedures to assess control performance, surface gaps, and verify that remediation is complete
Establish repeatable control assessments and continuous monitoring processes to evaluate compliance effectiveness
Translate security requirements into structured, machine-readable JSON definitions to support control management, testing, and automation
Build and maintain API integrations and automated workflows to streamline evidence collection, control validation, and compliance processes
Identify opportunities to improve control effectiveness, reduce manual effort, and scale compliance operations across multiple frameworks
We’d love to hear from you if you have
5+ years of hands-on experience in security compliance, security assurance, IT audit, or compliance engineering
Experience with security compliance frameworks, including FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-53, designing, implementing, and testing technical security controls in SaaS or cloud environments
Experience testing security controls for design and operating performance, including surfacing gaps and confirming fixes
Understanding of cloud security concepts, including identity and access management, vulnerability management, logging, and security configurations
Experience working with engineering teams to implement compliance requirements as technical solutions
Experience with JSON, REST APIs, and automation, applied to compliance engineering challenges
While it’s not required, it’s an added plus if you also have
Experience developing JSON-based control definitions, JSON Schema, or machine-readable compliance documentation, and REST API integrations and custom automation workflows
Familiarity with Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL)
Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for compliance automation, including experience with compliance automation platforms and automated evidence collection
Experience using Git, version control, and collaborative development workflows
Hands-on experience with cloud security technologies, particularly AWS
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 Transparency Disclosure
Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location.
Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off. Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations. Exempt employees are eligible for employer‑provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave. PTO is subject to manager approval. Additional benefits may include company recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and a number of lifestyle spending accounts. Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Annual Base Salary Range
$169,000—$296,000 USD
At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities.
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.
