Senior Full Stack Engineer for Scalable Search and AI Systems

3 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States ZipRecruiter Full time
About Perplexity

Perplexity is a cutting-edge tech company revolutionizing the way people interact with the internet. Our team is passionate about creating innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer to join our team and lead the design, implementation, and scaling of systems that power web and mobile products. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing interfaces that interact with databases and caching systems, building systems that ingest and process data from the web and other sources, and collaborating closely with machine learning and data science teams to iterate on nondeterministic systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement scalable backend systems using Python, Postgresql, DynamoDB, Redis, and Kubernetes
  • Maintain and optimize interfaces that interact with databases and caching systems
  • Collaborate closely with frontend engineers to understand product requirements and work together to deliver high-quality features
  • Work closely with machine learning and data science teams to iterate on nondeterministic systems and ensure seamless integration with AI-powered features
  • Manage a complex orchestration system with multiple moving parts and interfaces
Requirements
  • 4+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong focus on backend development
  • Proven expertise in Python, databases, caching systems, and infrastructure at scale
  • Experience working with high-scale data and nondeterministic systems like LLMs
  • Familiarity with containerization using Kubernetes
What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package including a base salary of $220,000 - $280,000 per year, depending on experience, as well as comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and equity in the company. If you're passionate about building scalable search and AI systems and are looking for a challenging role with opportunities for growth, please apply.



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