Perplexity AI

Full-Stack Engineer - Comet

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Internet, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates are required to have 4+ years of industry experience, expertise in TypeScript and top frameworks, expertise in Git and TypeScript building tools, strong Javascript fundamentals, and a proven track record of working with a modern frontend stack. They should enjoy the craft of building nice UI, creating a good UX, and writing reusable and testable code, and understand low-level intricacies and app performance. Comfort working with a small, fast-moving team and a passion for shipping are also required, with bonus experience in Android or iOS and building custom Javascript native hooks.

Responsibilities

The Full-Stack Engineer will be responsible for developing a performant mobile browser that millions of users enjoy using, ensuring a high craft and quality bar in both user experience and developer experience, working closely with design teams to design fast and intuitive UI, collaborating with data science and machine learning teams to instrument, analyze, and improve the end-to-end experience, and working with infrastructure and QA teams on deployment processes, including testing, release, and monitoring.

Skills

TypeScript
Git
Javascript
Frontend
UI/UX
AI
Large Language Models

Perplexity AI

Advanced answer engine providing reliable information

About Perplexity AI

Perplexity AI provides an advanced answer engine that delivers accurate and reliable responses to user queries. The platform uses current sources to ensure the information is both precise and relevant. It caters to a wide audience, including individuals looking for quick answers and businesses needing detailed information. Unlike many competitors, Perplexity AI emphasizes high-quality, source-backed answers, making it a valuable resource for users seeking trustworthy data. The company's goal is to meet the increasing demand for immediate access to reliable information, generating revenue through subscription fees, advertising, and partnerships.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$890MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consumer SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company Equity

Risks

Pending copyright infringement class action poses legal and financial challenges.
Competition from Google's AI Mode could impact user retention and market share.
Otterly.AI's brand visibility tool may pressure Perplexity to maintain high performance.

Differentiation

Perplexity AI integrates large language models with search engines for precise responses.
The platform offers an open-source environment, enhancing public access to AI tools.
Perplexity's strategic acquisition of Carbon boosts its data connectivity capabilities.

Upsides

Partnership with Tripadvisor enhances travel planning with personalized recommendations.
$500M funding round increases valuation to $9 billion, supporting growth and innovation.
Integration with FactSet attracts financial clients with enhanced data accessibility.

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