Job brief: Researcher - Rapid Research

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• Listed on Figma's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (6 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-10.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address Figma's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $169,000 to $250,000 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States · Canada · US
• Posted: 2026-09-24

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Senior. The posting asks for 7+ years of experience.

Must have

• 7+ years of experience in research at high-growth product organizations, UX/design agencies, or strategic consultancies focused on digital experiences
• While it's not required, it's an added plus if you also have:
• 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 Minim…
• Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.

Main duties

• Scope and run focused research in quick sprints, using sound methods to answer the questions most likely to change a product decision
• Turn findings into specific recommendations a designer or PM can act on, working through tradeoffs and helping the team put them into practice
• Present product recommendations to cross-functional teams and senior leadership, telling the story behind the data, not just reporting insights
• Rotate across product areas and teams as needed, building credibility and relationships quickly without being embedded long-term
• Contribute beyond research studies by using our products, joining design reviews, and helping teams recognize when they have enough information to act

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Across Figma's 101 open listings, 49% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Figma hires

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