Figma
PhD Intern, AI Applied Scientist (2027)
San Francisco, CA • New York, NY +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, CA • New York, NY
US - Education
- 4th- or 5th-year PhD student in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Human Computer Interaction, or a related field.
About the job
Conduct fundamental and applied generative AI research to improve Figma’s AI models and develop new AI-powered design features.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement modeling approaches for Figma’s AI models and product features.
- Explore and test novel AI ideas for design and creative products.
- Potentially publish research at leading AI/ML conferences.
What they ask for
- Be a 4th- or 5th-year PhD student in AI, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, human-computer interaction, or a related field.
- Have AI expertise demonstrated through publications on recent advancements, such as large language models or agentic systems.
- Have applied machine learning techniques in academic or industry projects.
- Have experience with Python and machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Nice to have
- Related industry experience through an internship or full-time role.
- Experience communicating solutions to different audiences or using AI-assisted development tools.
Pay
$74 — $74 USD per hour (base pay)
Tools
Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude
AI focus
Research and develop generative AI and modeling approaches for design quality, Figma AI models, and AI-powered product features.
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