Figma
Mid
Lead 0→1 open source initiatives that shape how external developers extend Figma
Figma is hiring an Open Source Developer to build and scale open-source-powered frameworks and developer tools, representing Figma in the open source community. This is a TypeScript/React-heavy role with real ownership over launching and maintaining public-facing projects, not just internal features.
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What this interview tests
- TypeScript/React production experience
- Open source project leadership and community engagement
- Scalable front-end architecture for complex data models
- Modern web tooling (Next.js, bundlers, CI/CD)
- Enterprise/CMS-driven workflow requirements
- Cross-functional partnership with Product, Design, DevRel
Common question themes
Walking through a 0→1 open source initiative you led from design to community adoption
Architecting a front-end system for complex, real-time collaborative data
Handling external contributor feedback or governance tension in an open source project
Choosing and configuring modern web tooling for build/CI at scale
Designing extensible software (SDKs, plugins, or API surfaces) for external developers
Balancing enterprise requirements (security, governance) against developer experience
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