Frontend Software Engineer

Details

Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine founded in December 2022 and growing rapidly as one of the world’s leading AI platforms. Perplexity has raised over $1B in venture investment from investors including Elad Gil, Daniel Gross, Jeff Bezos, Accel, IVP, NEA, NVIDIA, and Samsung. Our objective is to build accurate, trustworthy AI that powers decision-making for people and assistive AI wherever decisions are being made.

Tech Stack: React | TypeScript | Python | Docker | AWS

Responsibilities

• Develop new UX patterns to solve for user experience in an AI world.
• Work with and improve the components that form the building blocks of Perplexity's frontend.
• Iterate closely with design to prototype and implement new features.
• Create scalable UX solutions in a rapidly evolving space.
• Analyze performance and reliability of features in a realtime, non-deterministic application.

Requirements / Key Qualifications

• Strong coding fundamentals, and some experience working across the stack.
• Ability to build foundations that others can build on top of.
• Experience with highly interactive React applications using strongly typed code (TypeScript).
• Knowledgeable about design and UI patterns at scale.
• Passion for prototyping, experimentation, and creating accessible experiences.
• Extreme ownership mindset and attention to detail.
• 4+ years of industry experience.

Compensation

• Cash compensation range: $180,000 - $300,000 per year.
• Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
• Equity: In addition to base salary, equity may be part of the total compensation package.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• Includes a 401(k) plan.