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Perplexity AI, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Join Perplexity as a Full Stack Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI-powered search and information discovery. In this dynamic position, you will be instrumental in building and launching innovative product features from conception to deployment, spanning both our cutting-edge frontend and robust backend systems.
• You will collaborate intimately with cross-functional teams, including Search, AI, Design, and Product, to bring ambitious ideas to life. This partnership is crucial for shipping impactful experiments and rapidly iterating based on valuable user insights and performance data.
• A key aspect of your role will be to drive the successful launch of new features, A/B tests, and strategic campaigns. You'll thrive in our fast-paced, evolving environment, where agility and a proactive approach are paramount to staying ahead of the curve.
• You will be responsible for architecting and implementing sophisticated systems that seamlessly integrate new tools and technologies with our existing data pipelines. This includes working with advanced LLM (Large Language Model) or agent-based evaluation frameworks, ensuring our AI capabilities are state-of-the-art.
• Your expertise will be vital in building, refining, and maintaining the core components that define Perplexity's exceptional frontend experience. This involves crafting intuitive, performant, and accessible user interfaces that delight our users.
• You will leverage a modern technology stack, including Next.js, TypeScript, React for the frontend, and Python for the backend. Proficiency in containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, deployed on AWS, will be essential for building scalable and reliable infrastructure.
• This role demands a deep understanding of software engineering principles and the ability to apply them across the entire technology stack. You should possess strong coding fundamentals and a proven track record of contributing effectively to both frontend and backend development.
• We are seeking individuals who are self-driven, possess a strong sense of ownership, and demonstrate exceptional follow-through on their commitments. The ability to take initiative and see projects to completion is highly valued.
• A genuine passion for building high-quality products is essential. You should be excited by the prospect of rapid prototyping, rigorous experimentation, and the creation of accessible, user-centric experiences that make a real difference.
• You will have the opportunity to work on challenging problems at the intersection of AI, search, and user experience, contributing directly to a product that is revolutionizing how people access information.
• This role offers significant opportunities for growth and learning, allowing you to expand your skills across a wide range of technologies and product domains.
• You will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI.
• Your contributions will directly impact millions of users worldwide, helping them find the information they need more efficiently and effectively.
• We encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement, where sharing knowledge and best practices is a core tenet.
• You will be empowered to make technical decisions and influence the direction of our product development.
• The ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable plans will be crucial for success.
• You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from ideation and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Experience with performance optimization and ensuring the scalability of applications will be highly beneficial.
• You will contribute to maintaining a high standard of code quality through reviews and adherence to best practices.
• This role is ideal for an engineer who is eager to make a significant impact and grow their career in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

🎯 Requirements

• 4+ years of industry experience in full stack software development.
• Strong proficiency in both frontend (Next.js, TypeScript, React) and backend (Python) technologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership, passion for building high-quality products, and experience with rapid prototyping and experimentation.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI technology.
• Remote work flexibility.

Skills & Technologies

Python

TypeScript

React

Next.js

AWS

Full Stack

Remote

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About Perplexity AI, Inc.

Perplexity AI operates an AI-powered conversational search engine that answers queries by synthesizing live web information. The platform combines large language models with real-time retrieval, citing sources for transparency. Founded in 2022, the San Francisco-based company offers free and subscription tiers, mobile apps, and browser extensions, targeting consumers and enterprises seeking accurate, verifiable answers instead of traditional link lists.

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