[Remote] Software Engineer - Security at Perplexity AI

San Francisco, California, United States

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$200,000 – $300,000Compensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Software, SecurityIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of experience as a software engineer with significant time spent building security-related tools, platforms, or automations, or in a security engineering role with strong software development responsibilities
Proficiency in at least one major programming language (such as Python, Go, or TypeScript) and experience building production services, CLIs, or internal tools
Experience integrating with security-relevant systems such as logging pipelines, SIEMs, EDR, cloud APIs, or identity platforms
Practical experience with threat modeling, secure design, or application security reviews for services or features
Experience operating or contributing to bug bounty or vulnerability management programs is a plus
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) and modern SaaS environments
Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, own projects end-to-end, and ship pragmatic, high-impact improvements

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain software and automation that improves detection and response program, including alert enrichment, triage workflows, and investigation tooling
Implement and enhance internal AI agents and security bots that assist with monitoring, investigations, reporting, and other security operation tasks
Develop and operate systems and workflows that support the bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure program, including intake, triage, prioritization, and remediation tracking
Partner with product and engineering teams to threat model new features and systems, propose mitigations, and add guardrails into designs and implementations
Contribute to secure-by-default libraries, services, and patterns that make it easy for teams to build secure features
Integrate security signals from cloud, endpoints, SaaS, and applications into cohesive pipelines and data models that support detection and analysis
Build automation to reduce manual work in incident response, containment, and remediation
Collaborate with security engineers and other software engineers to review designs and code, and to continuously improve our security tooling and platforms

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonGoTypeScriptSecurity ToolsAutomationVulnerability ManagementIncident ResponseThreat ModelingSecure-by-DefaultCloud SecurityEndpoint SecuritySaaS SecurityApplication Security

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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