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Learn how to lead a small engineering team to successfully launch a major product feature through this 22-minute conference talk from StaffPlus New York 2025. Discover the strategic approach used to build Figma Draw, one of Figma's flagship features launched at their annual conference, starting with just a handful of engineers and an ambitious product mandate. Explore the technical and leadership challenges of developing an expansive feature set within a performance-sensitive front-end C++ stack while maintaining team efficiency and morale. Gain insights into building effective engineering partnerships to maximize limited headcount, developing strong technical perspectives for efficient roadmapping, and continuously prioritizing and adapting product decisions. Master techniques for securing leadership buy-in, effective delegation, and fostering team happiness while building future leaders within your organization.
