Join Perplexity as a Senior Backend Software Engineer
Perplexity is seeking a talented Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in New York. As a key member of our engineering department, you will play a crucial role in revolutionizing the way people search and interact with the internet. You will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and scaling of systems that power our web and mobile products.
Responsibilities
- Database Management: Maintain and optimize key-value and relational databases to ensure high performance and reliability.
- Interface Development: Build robust interfaces between backend systems and consumer web/mobile clients.
- Scalability: Scale and load balance web server backends to meet rapidly changing demands.
Qualifications
- Experience: At least 4 years of engineering experience, with a strong background in Python and database management.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in infrastructure management, particularly with Kubernetes, and a solid understanding of caching mechanisms.
- System Design: Demonstrated ability to design extensible systems that can adapt to evolving requirements.
About Perplexity
Since launching the world's first fully functional conversational answer engine, Perplexity has experienced tremendous growth. Our AI-powered search assistant now serves over 10 million monthly active users, with mobile apps installed over 1 million times across iOS and Android devices. In 2023 alone, we handled over 500 million queries globally.
To support our rapid expansion, we have raised significant funding from top-tier investors, including a $73.6 million Series B round led by IVP and a $62.7 million Series B1 round led by Daniel Gross, valuing Perplexity at over $1 billion.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: Our cash compensation range for this role is $180,000 - $230,000 annually.
- Equity: Equity is part of the total compensation package, allowing you to share in the company's success.
- Benefits: We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents, along with a 401(k) plan.
Join us at Perplexity and be part of a team that's shaping the future of search and information retrieval. Apply today to embark on an exciting career journey with us!
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Vision insurance
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
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