Backend Software Engineer - Sonar - Perplexity : Job Details

Perplexity is looking for a 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 systems that power our API products. Our backend stack is Python, Postgresql, DynamoDB, Redis, and Kubernetes, built alongside dedicated inhouse AI and search interfaces. The ideal candidate should have experience building systems, infrastructure, scaling, testing, and maintenance.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, expand and maintain APIs and servicesScope and lead large technical projects, laying the groundwork for early-stage products to iteratively evolve and scaleWork with engineers across the company to understand when existing infrastructure can be leveraged vs. when building a bespoke solution is prudentAlign our technical decisions with the company's broad strategic initiatives, while also advocating for needs specific to emerging new API initiatives.Should be able to generalize specific customer requests and build features that are applicable to the broader user base of the productQualificationsUnderstand good practices of building and working with natural language/LLM APIsHave experience managing infrastructure for API productsHave a good intuition for what will last and scaleHave experience in ensuring great user experience and ease of use of features and products you build.4+ years of engineering experience.Our cash compensation range for this role is $180,000 - $250,000.Equity: In addition to the base salary, equity is part of the total compensation package.Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Includes a 401(k) plan.Apply for this job * indicates a required fieldFirst Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Resume/CV *WebsiteLinkedIn ProfileHow many years of full-time backend software experience do you have? * Select...Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment? * Select...Are you open to a hybrid work schedule (In office M-W-F) * Select...Are you located in the San Francisco Bay or New York Metro Area? * Select...What are your preferred pronouns?#J-18808-Ljbffr