Perplexity
Backend Software Engineer - Mobile
Perplexity, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Perplexity is looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join our small team revolutionizing the way people search and interact with the internet. You will be responsible for leading design, implementation, and scaling of backend systems that power web, mobile, and browser products.
Tech Stack: Python | PostgreSQL | DynamoDB | Redis | FastAPI
Responsibilities
Build scalable systems that ingest and process data from the web, files, and other sources.
Optimize interfaces that interact with databases and caching systems.
Collaborate with PMs, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to understand product requirements.
Work closely with AI, Search, and Data Science teams to iterate on non-deterministic systems.
Manage a complex orchestration system with many moving parts and interfaces.
Scale, optimize, and load balance multiple services with rapidly changing needs.
Qualifications
Strong experience with Python
Strong experience with databases and caching
Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure at scale
Experience working with high-scale data and non-deterministic systems like LLMs
4+ years of engineering experience
Our cash compensation range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000.
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 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.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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Tech Stack: Python | PostgreSQL | DynamoDB | Redis | FastAPI
Responsibilities
Build scalable systems that ingest and process data from the web, files, and other sources.
Optimize interfaces that interact with databases and caching systems.
Collaborate with PMs, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to understand product requirements.
Work closely with AI, Search, and Data Science teams to iterate on non-deterministic systems.
Manage a complex orchestration system with many moving parts and interfaces.
Scale, optimize, and load balance multiple services with rapidly changing needs.
Qualifications
Strong experience with Python
Strong experience with databases and caching
Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure at scale
Experience working with high-scale data and non-deterministic systems like LLMs
4+ years of engineering experience
Our cash compensation range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000.
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 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.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Perplexity by 2x
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