PhD Intern, AI Applied Scientist (2026)

Figma is hiring a PhD AI Applied Scientist Intern for Spring or Summer 2026 in San Francisco or New York. The role partners with the AI research and product teams to design, train, and evaluate generative and multimodal models that power Figma's design and prototyping features. Targeted at PhD students in machine learning, computer vision, NLP, or HCI with publication track record at top-tier venues. Strong PyTorch and applied ML research experience required.