Workplace Safety and Security Manager at Figma

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

238000.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Security, Health & Safety, Emergency Planning, Risk Mitigation, Vendor Management, Incident Response, Compliance, Training, Crisis Response, Access Control, Surveillance, Monitoring, Ergonomics, First Aid, CPR

Industry

Design Services

Description

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! We’re looking for a Workplace Safety & Security Manager who’s calm under pressure, big on accountability, and deeply committed to keeping our people and spaces safe. From our offices to our annual conference, you’ll build and own the programs that protect our teams and develop a secure, welcoming environment wherever work happens. In this role, you’ll handle day-to-day security operations, own emergency planning, and drive our workplace health and safety strategy. You’ll partner closely with teams across the company — from IT to People — and bring a thoughtful, tech-forward approach to everything from incident response to physical access systems. If you’re a detail-obsessed operator who leads with integrity, thrives in the grey, and loves turning complex challenges into calm, confident action — we’d love to hear from you. This is a full time role that is based in our SF Hub. What you’ll do at Figma: Lead physical security and safety operations across all locations, ensuring consistent protocols, systems, and vendor oversight Lead all security contractors, including staffing, training, and performance management Own emergency operations planning (EOPs), including fire safety, evacuation, lockdown, and crisis response Be responsible for workplace health & safety programs, including compliance, ergonomics, first aid/CPR, and incident response Serve as the primary liaison with internal teams and external agencies (law enforcement, emergency services, regulators) Plan and execute operations for the annual company conference, including risk mitigation and medical response Implement and manage technologies (e.g., access control, surveillance, monitoring) Deliver training and ensure documentation, reporting, and follow-up for all safety and security incidents We'd love to hear from you if you have: 7+ years of experience in physical security, health & safety, operations, or emergency planning Experience managing vendors, contractors, and systems across multiple office locations Strong working knowledge of health & safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, local codes) and emergency protocols Ability to proactively identify and mitigate risks, from workplace safety to emergency preparedness High integrity, discretion and good judgment in high-stakes or sensitive situations While not required, it’s an added plus if you also have: Familiarity with security tools (e.g., Lenel, Brivo, Verkada) and safety platforms Experience supporting large-scale events from a safety/security perspective Certifications such as CPP, PSP, OSHA 30, CEM, or EMT At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Pay Transparency Disclosure If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information. Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future. Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub): $122,000—$238,000 USD At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities. Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to: Holding interviews in an accessible location Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers Changing the mode or format of interviews To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding. By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma's Candidate Privacy Notice.

Responsibilities

Lead physical security and safety operations across all locations, ensuring consistent protocols and systems. Own emergency operations planning and drive workplace health and safety strategy.