Rapid Researcher at Figma | San Francisco, CA & New York, NY

Figma is hiring a Rapid Researcher to support product teams by connecting them with users and delivering actionable insights. This position is available in San Francisco, New York, or remotely within the United States. The Rapid Researcher will play a key part in shaping product direction by providing clear recommendations grounded in user research. Role overview This role is part of Figma’s Rapid Research program. The focus is on gathering user feedback throughout the product lifecycle and sharing those findings with cross-functional teams. The work directly influences product decisions by translating user needs into practical recommendations. What you will do Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to collect and share user feedback at different stages of development. Use a variety of research methods to uncover insights that inform product improvements. Rotate between product areas, quickly adapting to new teams and building relationships. Turn research findings into recommendations that guide strategy and product direction. Promote open communication with user communities and support a human-centered approach to development. Requirements Experience using multiple research methodologies and the ability to choose the right one for each project. Strong communication skills with a knack for quickly building trust with new teams. Comfortable working in new settings and moving between different product areas. Interest in shaping product strategy through research, not just reporting observations. Genuine enthusiasm for design, collaboration, and improving team workflows. Location and work arrangement This is a full-time position. Work from Figma’s offices in San Francisco or New York, or remotely from anywhere in the United States.

Join Figma as a Developer Advocate, where you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between our innovative design platform and the vibrant developer community. As a passionate advocate, you will empower developers to maximize their productivity using Figma, sharing insights, creating engaging content, and fostering a collaborative environment.Your responsibilities will include organizing workshops, writing technical documentation, and engaging with users through various channels to elevate their experience with our tools. You will also work closely with product teams to relay community feedback, ensuring that our offerings meet the needs of developers.

We are seeking a visionary Head of Engineering to lead our dynamic team at Gusto. As the Head of Engineering, you will play a critical role in shaping our technology strategy and driving innovative engineering solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the direction of our engineering practices and to mentor and grow our talented engineering team.

Who We AreAt Pave, we are revolutionizing the compensation landscape with our cutting-edge platform that merges the largest real-time compensation dataset with advanced AI and machine learning capabilities. Our state-of-the-art solution empowers over 8,500 businesses to make informed compensation decisions with unparalleled confidence.Renowned companies such as OpenAI, McDonald's, Instacart, Atlassian, Synopsys, Stripe, Databricks, and Waymo leverage Pave to transform their pay strategies, managing over $190 billion in total compensation spend through our innovative workflows. Notably, 70% of the Forbes AI 50 utilize Pave to benchmark their compensation.As we pioneer the transition to real-time and predictive pay solutions, we are proud to have secured $160 million in funding from top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Y Combinator, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Craft Ventures.The Paige Team @ PavePaige, Pave's AI compensation analyst, represents an innovative autonomous system built atop the world's largest proprietary compensation dataset and our existing workflow engine. This role involves crafting the technical vision and execution for Paige, collaborating with a team of talented engineers and data scientists to develop and market this groundbreaking product. We are seeking individuals with profound AI expertise, strong product intuition, and a founder's mentality to help us drive this initiative forward.

Senior Software Engineer - ConnectivityThe Connectivity team at Scale owns the foundational platform that empowers us to consistently generate, assess, and deliver high-quality training data to our clients. Our systems are integral to Scale’s data and AI infrastructure, facilitating large-scale workflows while enabling cutting-edge AI functionalities such as multi-modality, long-horizon reasoning, and agentic behavior.We are seeking a seasoned engineer with extensive experience in developing robust platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong architectural judgment, a commitment to correctness and reliability, and the capability to design systems that can scale and adapt effectively over time. This role is primarily backend-focused but includes full-stack responsibilities and substantial ownership from design to long-term operations.

Merge stands at the forefront of technology, providing innovative agentic tools and seamless customer-facing integrations for leading frontier LLMs, Fortune 500 companies, and B2B SaaS enterprises. Our platform features two flagship products: Merge Unified, which enables businesses to effortlessly integrate hundreds of applications through a single API, and Merge Agent Handler, which equips AI agents with secure access to a multitude of third-party tools. Renowned for its enterprise-grade capabilities, Merge oversees the entire integration lifecycle—from authentication and security to monitoring and maintenance. Countless organizations rely on Merge to enhance product development, streamline sales efforts, reduce customer attrition, and conserve engineering resources, allowing them to concentrate on their core offerings. Who are we looking for?We are seeking a proactive Solutions Engineer who will take charge of all technical interactions with prospects during their evaluation and deployment of Merge’s solutions. This role involves creating proofs of concept, providing technical demonstrations, and collaborating with engineering and platform teams to prioritize feature enhancements and resolve issues. As a Solutions Engineer, you will engage in high-value projects that command significant visibility both internally and externally.What you will do:Serve as the primary technical point of contact for prospects as they evaluate and implement Merge through proofs of concept and technical workshops.Develop and nurture relationships to ensure an exceptional developer experience.Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to identify product improvement opportunities based on insights gathered from prospects.Lay the groundwork for the rapid expansion of a successful solutions engineering team!

Employee Applicant Privacy NoticeAbout Us:Join us in reshaping the future of personal finance. At SoFi, we are committed to transforming how individuals engage with their financial well-being. As a cutting-edge financial services provider and national bank, we employ state-of-the-art, mobile-first technology to empower our vast membership base in achieving their financial aspirations. Our mission is clear: to lead the industry through an unparalleled evolution while remaining steadfast in our core values that guide us daily. We invite you to invest in your career and the financial landscape with us.Join Our Team: We are seeking a talented Senior UX Researcher to play a critical role in defining our product strategy and facilitating user-centric decisions across the organization. At SoFi, our focus is on enabling our members to attain financial independence through a diverse array of products, including credit score monitoring, banking services, investing, credit cards, personal loans, student loans, home loans, and beyond.

About UsAt Pave, we are revolutionizing the compensation landscape with our cutting-edge platform that combines the world’s largest real-time compensation dataset with advanced AI and machine learning expertise. We empower over 8,500 companies with unparalleled confidence in their compensation strategies.Renowned organizations such as OpenAI, McDonald’s, Instacart, Atlassian, Synopsys, Stripe, Databricks, and Waymo trust Pave to transform their pay decisions into strategic advantages. Our workflows manage a staggering $190 billion in total compensation, with 70% of the Forbes AI 50 leveraging Pave for compensation benchmarking.The future of pay is real-time and predictive, and we are leading the charge. With $160M raised from top-tier investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Y Combinator, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Craft Ventures, we are poised for significant growth.The Design Team @ PaveOur design team is a close-knit, dynamic group that thrives on collaboration and creativity. We are deeply committed to understanding our customers and ensuring their needs are met with innovative design solutions. We foster an environment where creativity flourishes, discussions are meaningful, and complex problems are tackled head-on. If you are excited about a role that blends passion, commitment, and challenge, we invite you to connect with us!

Join Anthropic as a Product Designer and help shape the future of AI technology. We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment. In this role, you will work closely with engineers, product managers, and other designers to create innovative solutions that enhance user experience.

Become a Key Player in the Sleep RevolutionAt Eight Sleep, our mission is to unlock human potential through the power of optimal sleep. As pioneers in the sleep fitness industry, we are redefining wellness and developing cutting-edge hardware, software, and AI technology to enhance sleep quality. Our innovative products provide a personalized, data-driven recovery experience, empowering peak mental, physical, and emotional performance. Trusted by high achievers, professional athletes, and health enthusiasts in over 30 countries, we have been recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019, 2022, and 2023, and have earned a place in TIME's “Best Inventions of the Year” twice. Our high-performance team operates with agility, focus, and an unwavering commitment to delivering impactful solutions that help our members sleep better and wake up stronger.Every position at Eight Sleep offers the opportunity to create groundbreaking technology, collaborate with elite talent, and contribute to a future where sleep is an active instrument of personal well-being. If you seek to break free from the ordinary and are passionate about pushing the boundaries of innovation, this is your chance. Join us in leading the transformation of how the world sleeps and the potentials we unlock with every awakening.Excellence Without CompromiseOur mission demands intensity at Eight Sleep. We embody the mindset of the world's top performers: focused, relentless, and striving to be among the elite in our field. This is more than just a job; it requires a commitment akin to a 60+ hour work week—not because it’s expected, but because we are invested in our craft. We are here to innovate rapidly, push boundaries, and deliver exceptional outcomes. If you thrive in high-pressure environments and are eager to engage in the most meaningful work of your career, you will find your place here. If you are looking for an easier option—this is not it.Your RoleEight Sleep is at the forefront of sleep optimization technology, and we are seeking a talented Data Engineer to propel our next phase of growth. You will design and build the data infrastructure that informs decisions for millions of users while collaborating with some of the brightest minds in health tech.This role transcends standard data responsibilities; you will be the technical architect behind impactful systems that enhance human wellness at scale and drive our rapid growth trajectory. From real-time sleep analytics to machine learning-driven personalization to the data framework supporting our global expansion, your contributions will be pivotal.

Taskrabbit connects people with skilled Taskers for a variety of home services, including furniture assembly, handyman projects, and moving assistance. The company partners with IKEA and supports flexible work for Taskers, aiming to improve lives one task at a time. Taskrabbit values innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration. Team members are encouraged to share ideas and help shape the future of the platform. Employees are located across the US and EU, and Taskrabbit has earned recognition from Built In as a Best Place to Work in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Work location and schedule The Senior Business Operations Analyst position is hybrid, with two days per week in the office. The role can be based in San Francisco or New York City. The New York office is scheduled to open in March 2026.

The Company You’ll JoinCarta is a pioneering company that connects founders, investors, and limited partners through innovative software tailored for the venture capital, private equity, and private credit sectors. With a trusted network of over 65,000 companies across 160+ countries, Carta’s robust platform offers the tools necessary to build, invest, and scale with confidence.Our Fund Administration platform supports more than 9,000 funds and SPVs, managing nearly $185 billion in assets. We provide CFOs of funds with specialized tools designed to enhance their strategic impact. Recognized by prestigious publications such as Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., and Great Places to Work, Carta is at the forefront of transforming private market infrastructure.Together, we are crafting a comprehensive ERP platform for private markets, addressing the limitations of traditional ERP solutions. Our software is a revolutionary approach that modernizes the private capital landscape, making it more streamlined and efficient.For additional insights about our offices and culture, please visit our Carta careers page.The Problems You'll SolveAt Carta, we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of equity ownership for individuals globally. As a Lead Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our offerings remain at the forefront of the market, delivering transformative solutions.The Team You’ll Work WithOur hiring approach at Carta emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity, ensuring both an exceptional candidate experience and optimal team alignment. During the initial phase of our interview process, you will engage with various domains relevant to our hiring needs:Fund TaxWe are in search of a Lead Product Manager to guide the advancement of our Fund Tax platform, one of our fastest-growing offerings. This role is essential in bridging complex accounting data with regulatory compliance, automating critical processes such as the preparation, filing, and distribution of federal and state tax documents.

Become a Catalyst in the Sleep Fitness RevolutionAt Eight Sleep, we are dedicated to unlocking human potential through exceptional sleep. As pioneers in the sleep fitness industry, we are reshaping the concept of restful sleep by developing state-of-the-art hardware, software, and AI technologies that facilitate this transformation. Our innovative products enhance mental, physical, and emotional performance, converting each night’s rest into a personalized, data-driven recovery journey.We have earned the trust of high achievers, professional athletes, and health-focused individuals across over 30 countries. Celebrated as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019, 2022, and 2023, and recognized by TIME's “Best Inventions of the Year” on two occasions, we pride ourselves on operating as a high-performance team: swift, focused, and driven by impactful outcomes. We don’t merely deliver; we continuously enhance and obsess over the details that empower our members to sleep better and awaken stronger.Every position at Eight Sleep presents an opportunity to engineer groundbreaking technology, collaborate with elite talent, and contribute to a future where sleep is not just a passive experience, but a formidable tool for improved living. If you are seeking to break free from the mundane and are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible, seize this moment. Join us as we lead the transformation of how the world sleeps and the potential we can unlock upon waking.Uncompromising Standards. Relentless PursuitWe operate with unmatched intensity, driven by the demands of our mission. At Eight Sleep, we embody the focus and relentless spirit of the world’s top performers: always striving to be in the top 1% of our craft. Inspired by Kobe Bryant’s mamba mentality, we apply this mindset to bold concepts, next-gen technologies, and impeccable execution. This isn’t a standard 9-to-5; our team commits to extra effort, not out of obligation, but from a genuine concern for the impact of our work. We are here to innovate rapidly, challenge limits, and deliver without compromise. If you excel under pressure and desire to engage in the most significant work of your career, you’ll find your place with us. If you seek something easier, this may not be the right fit.The RoleWe are in search of a Full Stack Engineer to serve as the technical cornerstone of our Customer Experience (CX) transformation. In this role, you will develop tools, integrations, and monitoring systems that enable our AI agents and human support teams to resolve customer issues with increased speed and efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to work at the convergence of AI, customer experience, and software engineering, creating solutions that tangibly impact hundreds of thousands of customers.

About AnthropicAt Anthropic, we are dedicated to developing AI systems that are reliable, interpretable, and steerable. Our goal is to ensure that AI serves as a safe and beneficial tool for users and society alike. Our rapidly expanding team comprises passionate researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders who collaborate to create beneficial AI technologies.About the TeamThe Security Engineering team at Anthropic is committed to safeguarding our AI systems and upholding user trust. We establish the authentication architecture for our training infrastructure, design cryptographic systems to protect model weights and training data, and oversee a developer security program that influences how our engineers create and deploy software.This team operates across various interconnected domains: identity and secrets management, developer security and supply chain, infrastructure security, and secure frameworks. You will take ownership of one or two of these domains while also contributing to others, with your area of focus influenced by your expertise and the team's objectives. This role primarily involves greenfield projects, allowing you to help shape the architectural landscape.About the Role:Design, scope, and implement complex security systems from start to finish, ensuring their maintenance in production while navigating ambiguous technical challenges with minimal supervision.Identify systematic risks through comprehensive threat modeling and risk assessment, subsequently developing the necessary controls and infrastructure to mitigate these risks.Mentor engineers within the security team and the wider engineering organization, participate in the hiring process, and foster a robust security culture at Anthropic.Empower other teams to develop their own security solutions by offering design pattern guidance and expanding security ownership beyond the security team.Developer Security and Supply ChainEnhance our developer security program by integrating security practices into the software development lifecycle and developer workflows.Fortify CI/CD pipelines against supply chain threats through isolated build environments, signed attestations, dependency verification, and automated policy enforcement.Identity and Secrets ManagementDesign systems that safeguard sensitive assets, including model weights, customer data, and training datasets.Establish and maintain credential issuance, rotation, and workload authentication across our multi-cloud environments.

Product ResearcherAs a Product Researcher at Firecrawl, you will be pivotal in shaping our future product development. Our engineering team is currently focused on delivering robust infrastructure, while our sales and support teams effectively manage incoming queries. However, we are seeking a dedicated individual to drive our larger product initiatives—those that will elevate our tool into a leading platform. Currently, we possess a cutting-edge commercial research paper search endpoint with limited use. Our features, including answers, reranking, and monitoring, require the dedicated focus of a researcher like you. You will ensure that we prioritize effectively based on genuine customer needs.This role transcends traditional product management; you will immerse yourself in the field, engaging in frequent conversations with customers—conducting 15-25 interactions weekly. These will include discovery calls, user interviews, onboarding sessions, and discussions surrounding churn. Your mission is to uncover insights that reveal our customers' challenges and aspirations, effectively bridging the gap between our developers' efforts and our product roadmap.

Join Postman as an SEO Manager and lead our efforts in enhancing search engine visibility and driving organic traffic. You will be responsible for developing and implementing SEO strategies that align with our business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize existing content and create new strategies that elevate our brand in the digital marketplace.

Join the Center for AI Safety (CAIS), a premier research and advocacy institution dedicated to minimizing large-scale societal risks associated with artificial intelligence. We tackle the most pressing challenges in AI through innovative technical research, community-building initiatives, and active policy engagement, alongside our sister organization, the Center for AI Safety Action Fund.As a Research Engineer, you will operate at the forefront of advanced machine learning research and dependable engineering practices. Your role will involve designing and executing experiments on large language models, developing the necessary tools for extensive model training and evaluation, and translating findings into publishable research. You will work collaboratively with CAIS researchers and external academic and commercial partners, utilizing our compute cluster to conduct large-scale training and evaluations. Your work will focus on critical areas such as AI honesty, robustness, transparency, and the identification of trojan/backdoor behaviors, all aimed at mitigating real-world risks posed by sophisticated AI systems.

About HebbiaHebbia is an innovative AI platform designed for investors and bankers, delivering exceptional insights that generate alpha and maximize potential returns.Founded in 2020 by George Sivulka and supported by notable investors such as Peter Thiel and Andreessen Horowitz, Hebbia empowers investment decisions for major firms including BlackRock, KKR, Carlyle, and Centerview, along with 40% of the world's largest asset managers. Our flagship product, Matrix, offers unparalleled accuracy, speed, and transparency in AI-driven analysis, entrusted to manage over $30 trillion in global assets.We empower finance professionals with intelligence that provides a definitive competitive edge. Our AI uncovers unseen signals, reveals hidden opportunities, and accelerates decision-making with unmatched speed and confidence. We don't just enhance workflows; we revolutionize how capital is allocated, risk is managed, and value is created in the markets.Hebbia is not merely a tool; it is the competitive advantage that drives performance, alpha, and market leadership.The TeamThe Integrations team serves as the crucial link between Hebbia’s AI platform and the diverse data sources our customers depend on. We design and maintain the pipelines that integrate content from enterprise systems—such as Snowflake, S3, SharePoint, Dropbox, and more—enabling Hebbia to effectively analyze it.This role involves critical infrastructure work that directly impacts our customers. When integrations are swift, reliable, and seamless, our clients trust Hebbia with their most vital workflows. Conversely, any disruption is immediately felt. Our team is responsible for the entire process: creating new connectors, reinforcing existing ones, and ensuring a continuous data flow.The RoleThis is not a standard backend engineering position with just a few integrations. You will primarily focus on developing, troubleshooting, and managing data integrations across numerous third-party platforms. This hands-on role directly influences customer experiences and requires a passion for delivering exceptional solutions.

Join the Doppel MissionAt Doppel, we are tackling one of the most significant challenges posed by AI: the rise of mass-manufactured social engineering. With an alarming increase in scams, deepfakes, and various social engineering threats infiltrating digital platforms—from websites and social media to encrypted messaging apps—our mission is both clear and ambitious: to enhance online safety by outsmarting the rapidly evolving digital threats.With backing from top-tier investors like a16z and Bessemer, and trusted by some of the world's leading brands, including OpenAI, United Airlines, and Coinbase, Doppel is on an exciting growth trajectory. If you are passionate about addressing real-world challenges with innovative technology, we invite you to connect with us.Our VisionWe are developing an AI-native platform dedicated to defending against social engineering attacks.This entails crafting scalable systems that scrutinize billions of domains, social media accounts, applications, and dark web forums, utilizing AI to detect and neutralize potential threats.Your RoleWe are looking for a seasoned product manager with keen insight, exceptional standards, and a strong inclination toward delivering results. You excel at transforming ambiguous challenges into actionable plans, uniting teams around critical objectives, and launching products that significantly impact customers and business growth. This is your chance to become a vital part of a dynamic company committed to making the internet a safer environment.Leadership: You will set the vision, balance difficult trade-offs, and focus on driving impactful results rather than just features.Customer Engagement: You will maintain close relations with customers, accurately identify challenges, and confirm solutions through rapid feedback loops.Data-Driven Decision Making: You will establish success metrics, leverage data for prioritization, and continuously iterate.Collaborative Leadership: You will engage across engineering and go-to-market teams to ensure alignment and unblock execution.Effective Communication: You will articulate ideas clearly through concise documentation, decisive actions, and transparent trade-offs.What We Offer A purpose-driven culture characterized by low egos, high accountability, deep customer focus, and a wealth of talent. Complimentary lunch and dinner at the office. Flexible paid time off. Quarterly team retreats.

Join Stripe as a Security Analyst, where you will play a critical role in safeguarding our systems and data. In this position, you'll work closely with various teams to identify vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and respond to incidents effectively. Your expertise will help us maintain a secure environment while supporting our mission to increase the GDP of the internet.