Lead Search Infrastructure Engineer

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Perplexity AI Full time
Position Overview

Perplexity AI is on the lookout for a seasoned Search Engineer to revolutionize the search framework that underpins our innovative products. If you are passionate about advancing technology and making a substantial difference, this opportunity is tailored for you.


Key Responsibilities
  • Developing and architecting extensive infrastructure to support crawling, ranking, and retrieval systems.
  • Enhancing and fine-tuning search engines for optimal performance.
  • Improving serving infrastructure to minimize costs and latency while ensuring 99.9% uptime.
  • Training and assessing ranking models, including large language models (LLMs).
Required Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience with large-scale search and retrieval systems.
  • Proactive individual with a strong sense of ownership over projects.
  • At least 5 years of experience in search-related initiatives.
  • In-depth knowledge of search and retrieval mechanisms.

Our compensation package for this position ranges from $160,000 to $250,000. At Perplexity AI, we have witnessed remarkable growth and user engagement since the launch of our advanced conversational answer engine. Our AI-driven search assistant has garnered millions of active users, with our mobile applications achieving significant installations across various platforms.

To facilitate our rapid growth, we have secured substantial funding from esteemed investors in the tech industry. Our investor roster includes notable figures and firms, reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence.

Equity: Alongside the base salary, equity is included in the overall compensation package.Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including a 401(k) plan.



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