Perplexity AI - Software Engineer (Frontend)

Perplexity AI is looking for an experienced Front End Engineer to join our small team revolutionizing the way people search and interact with the internet. You will be responsible for building UI for the latest advances in AI.

Our front-end stack includes TypeScript, React, and Tailwind. The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills, an interest in search and large language models, and a passion for delivering a great UX backed by a quality UI.

Responsibilities:

  • You will develop new UIs for Perplexity's evolving technologies
  • You will maintain and iterate on the existing UIs for Perplexity's current products
  • You will develop the reusable component libraries that powers Perplexity's front end
  • You will drive decisions around what tools we use and how we can write good code together

Requirements:

  • Strong JavaScript fundamentals and a proven track record of working with React, Tailwind, and TypeScript
  • Enjoys the craft of building nice UI, creating a good UX, and writing code that can be reused by others
  • Understands how to manage performance and speed on the front end
  • Comfortable working with a small, fast-moving team, must be willing to dive in and take ownership
  • A passion for shipping
  • 4+ years industry experience

$160,000 - $220,000 a year

Compensation and Benefits

Perplexity AI’s compensation package consists of: salary, equity, and benefits.

  • The expected salary range for this position is $160K-$220K
  • Equity - On top of this position's salary, equity will be a component of the total compensation.
  • Benefits - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
  • 401(k)
  • Generous home-office stipend

About Perplexity AI

Perplexity recently raised a $25.6M Series A led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) with participation from Databricks Ventures and amazing individual investors like former GitHub CEO, Nat Friedman, Color Health Founder, Elad Gil, Google AI SVP, Jeff Dean and Former President of Microsoft, Bob Muglia. More about the announcement can be found HERE.

Perplexity AI is on a mission to revolutionize the way people search and interact with the internet. We are creating a powerful conversational interface that harnesses the power of large language models to deliver more accurate and intuitive search results. Join us and help shape the future of search and AI technology.