Resident - Frontend & Fullstack - SF

Details

Build with Perplexity. We’re excited to announce our Resident Program for exceptional Frontend and Full Stack engineers early in their career. This is an intensive program in which you will work directly on our Product Engineering team to build and launch new features.

Highlights

3-months, full-time, in-person in SF.

Details

This program offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates and those in the early stages of their careers to gain valuable experience in a rapidly growing AI startup. Outstanding performers will be offered a full time position at the end of the program.

Tech Stack

NextJS | TypeScript | Python | Docker | AWS | Vercel

Responsibilities

• Building new 0-1 products at large scale
• Working closely with Product, Design and AI teams to build delightful new features
• Developing and scaling Perplexity's suite of applications as we grow
• Monitoring, debugging, and fixing issues in deployed applications

Requirements

• Ability to pick up and apply new concepts very quickly
• Strong programming skills
• Self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership of tasks
• A passion for shipping high quality products
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Schedule

• Take home project (if selected): 4/11/25 - 4/13/25
• Virtual onsite interviews: 4/24/25 - 4/25/25
• First in-person Residency class: 6/2/25 - 8/29/25 (3 month residency)

Interview Process

1. Fill out the application for Perplexity Residents
2. Take Home. If selected, we’ll share take up project details on the evening of 4/11. Deadline for submission is 4/13/25 at 11:59PM PT.
3. Virtual Onsite. We will invite a handful of standout applicants to a virtual onsite interview with leaders across the company. This will involve three 45-minute interviews.
4. Offer. We’re impressed! We’d love to welcome you to our Residency program!
5. Start. We have a desk waiting for you in our San Francisco HQ! Tentative start date is 6/2/25.

Compensation

• $9,000/month
• Health Insurance is not provided

FAQ

• Is this a full-time Residency? Yes, this is a full-time, 3 month, in-person residency in our SF headquarters.
• Can I attend classes or do another part time job during the Residency? No, this is a full-time job during the length of the Residency.
• Do you sponsor visas? Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas.
• Is housing provided? Unfortunately we cannot provide housing. We plan on connecting incoming residents with each other if they would like to search for housing together.
• Is health insurance provided? Unfortunately we cannot provide health insurance for residents. Full time employees receive full health insurance and benefits.