Tech Stack: NextJS | TypeScript | Python | Docker | AWS | Vercel
Responsibilities
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Developing and scaling Perplexity's suite of applications as we grow.
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Monitoring, debugging, and fixing issues in deployed applications.
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Collaborating across disciplines, including researchers, engineers, product managers, and designers, to fill gaps and ship products.
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Improving the speed and quality of our codebase and engineering processes.
Qualifications
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Strong programming skills with the ability to work across the full stack.
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Proven track record in similar roles.
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Self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership of tasks.
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A passion for shipping quality products.
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4+ years of industry experience
Our cash compensation range for this role is $160,000 - $220,000.
At Perplexity, we've experienced tremendous growth and adoption since publicly launching the world's first fully functional conversational answer engine just over a year ago. Our AI-powered search assistant has amassed 10 million monthly active users as of early 2024, with our mobile apps installed over 1 million times across iOS and Android devices. In 2023 alone, we served over 500 million queries from users around the globe.
To support our rapid expansion, we've raised significant funding from some of the most respected investors in technology. In January 2024, we raised $73.6 million in a Series B round led by IVP, with participation from NVIDIA, Jeff Bezos' investment fund, NEA, Databricks, and other prominent firms. We followed that up with a $62.7 million Series B1 round in April 2024 led by Daniel Gross, valuing Perplexity at over $1 billion.
Our prominent investor base includes IVP, NEA, Jeff Bezos, NVIDIA, Databricks, Bessemer Venture Partners, Elad Gil, Nat Friedman, Naval Ravikant, Tobi Lutke, and many other visionary individuals.
Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including, experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Equity: In addition to the base salary, equity is part of the total compensation package.
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Includes a 401(k) plan.
Top Skills
What We Do
The most powerful answer engine. Powering curiosity with answers backed by up-to-date sources. This is where knowledge begins.
