Figma

PhD Intern, Software Engineer - Graphics (2027)

San Francisco, CA • New York, NYSWEStarts May 2027$74/hPhD

About this internship

Figma is hiring for an internship in software engineering, based in San Francisco, CA • New York, NY. It starts in May 2027 and lasts 16 weeks. The employer published it on 13 October 2026. Applications go through Figma's own careers site.

What the posting asks for

  • PhD students
  • Tools mentioned: C++

How hard is it to get?

Our ease score for this internship is 55/100. It is an estimate from public signals (employer, desk, programme, city, how recent the posting is, number of openings), not an admission rate. The factors that weigh most:

  • -8 Figma is a sought-after employer
  • +4 posted 9 days ago: still early
  • -3 software internships draw many applicants

Key facts

Employer
Figma
Location
San Francisco, CA • New York, NY
Desk
Software Engineering
Contract
Internship
Start
May 2027
Pay
$74/h (as stated in the posting)
Duration
16 weeks
Posted
13 October 2026
Ease score
55/100 (estimate)

Facts taken from Figma's careers site, checked every 3 hours. The full posting, and the application, are on the employer's site.