UK Internship Program at Perplexity AI

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Internship, Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Master’s or PhD (or recently graduated) in Computer Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence or Performance
  • Experience with ML frameworks (Torch, JAX)
  • Experience with GPU programming (CUDA, Triton)
  • Experience with High-Performance Computing (OpenMPI)

Responsibilities

  • Work with the inference team to improve serving latency and throughput
  • Bring up support for new models and accelerate inference for existing ones
  • Optimize inference across the entire stack, from GPU kernels to serving endpoints

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

TorchJAXCUDATritonOpenMPI

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay rate for this internship?

The salary is £35-40 per hour gross.

Is this internship remote or in-office?

It's a hybrid role requiring 3 days in-person in the London office and 2 days work-from-home.

What skills are required for this internship?

Candidates need to be pursuing or have recently completed a Master’s or PhD in Computer Science focused on AI or Performance, with experience in ML frameworks (Torch, JAX), GPU programming (CUDA, Triton), and High-Performance Computing (OpenMPI).

What benefits are offered to interns?

Interns receive a provided laptop but no health insurance or visa sponsorship. Full-time employees receive full benefits.

How can I apply and what makes a strong application?

Fill out the application on the Perplexity website; strong candidates are exceptional Master’s or PhD students in AI/Computer Science with the listed technical experience, leading to People Ops and technical interviews.

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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