Tech Stack: Python | Docker | AWS | TypeScript
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services that power our enterprise-focused AI Assistant.
- Implement APIs and integrations to connect with third-party enterprise tools and knowledge bases.
- Build scalable infrastructure to support multi-tenancy, admin controls, and enterprise analytics.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, and Frontend) to deliver end-to-end features.
- Ensure best practices for security, authentication, and compliance in enterprise environments.
- Contribute to 0-1 initiatives that drive Perplexity’s enterprise capabilities at scale.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of industry experience in software engineering with a strong emphasis on backend development.
- Proficiency in Python and experience with containerization (Docker) and AWS services.
- Track record of building and maintaining high-performance, distributed systems for SaaS products.
- Deep understanding of authentication and security best practices for enterprise applications.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership.
- Experience using data to drive decisions and optimize backend performance.
- Passion for creating scalable, reliable solutions that empower enterprise customers.
Preferred
- Familiarity with AI/RAG-powered applications.
- Experience integrating with large-scale search, retrieval systems, or enterprise APIs.
- Experience with Grafana and Datadog for monitoring and alerting.
- Knowledge of enterprise compliance, authentication, and security frameworks.
- Exposure to front-end technologies (Next.js, TypeScript) and an interest in full-stack collaboration.
- Experience with enterprise FGA (Fine-Grained Authorization) and RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) systems.
The cash compensation range for this role is $180,000 - $260,000.
At Perplexity, we've experienced tremendous growth and adoption since publicly launching the world's first fully functional conversational answer engine in 2022. We've grown from answering 2.5 million questions per day at the start of 2024 to around 20 million daily queries in December 2024. We also offer Perplexity Enterprise Pro, which counts leading companies like Nvidia, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Bridgewater, and Zoom as customers.
To support our rapid expansion, we've raised significant funding from some of the most respected technology investors. Our investor base includes IVP, NEA, Jeff Bezos, NVIDIA, Databricks, Bessemer Venture Partners, Elad Gil, Nat Friedman, Daniel Gross, Naval Ravikant, Tobi Lutke, and many other visionary individuals. In 2024, our employee base grew nearly 300%, and we're just getting started.
Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including, experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Equity: In addition to the base salary, equity is part of the total compensation package.
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Includes a 401(k) plan.
Top Skills
What We Do
The most powerful answer engine. Powering curiosity with answers backed by up-to-date sources. This is where knowledge begins.
