Senior iOS Software Engineer at Perplexity AI

San Francisco, California, United States

Perplexity AI Logo
$180,000 – $220,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of industry experience
  • Strong understanding of Swift programming language
  • Proven experience with a modern iOS stack, including Swift, SwiftUI (iOS16+), and UIKit
  • Enjoys crafting appealing UI, designing excellent UX, and writing reusable, testable code
  • Understands low-level intricacies and can profile and measure app performance and speed
  • Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving team and taking ownership of tasks
  • Genuine interest in iOS development and staying current with iOS and iPadOS updates

Responsibilities

  • Develop a native iOS app for Perplexity's evolving product
  • Define processes around mobile development, including planning, testing, releasing, and monitoring
  • Collaborate with the core team to design and implement novel mobile experiences

Skills

Swift
SwiftUI
UIKit
iOS Development
UI/UX Design
Performance Optimization
App Profiling
GCD
Concurrency
Multithreading
WebSockets
HTTP

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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