# PhD Intern - Software Engineer - Graphics at Figma

- Company: [Figma](https://figma.com)
- Location: San Francisco, CA +1 more
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-10-13
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/figma/jobs/6219995004
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/phd-intern-software-engineer-graphics-b6d8ec76

## Posting

What you'll do:

- Own a high-impact project within the Rendering & Animation team.
- Develop and document graphics solutions from prototypes to production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply research to product challenges.

What they're looking for:

- 4th or 5th year PhD students in Computer Graphics or related fields.
- Proficiency in C++ or Rust and low-level graphics APIs.
- Experience with OpenGL, WebGL, WebGPU, Vulkan, or Metal.

Pay and perks:

- Hourly base pay of $74.
- Includes a housing stipend and travel reimbursement.

Summarized by newgrad.ai from Figma's public posting. Check the original for full details before you apply.

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