Sr. Backend Software Engineer - New York

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 web and mobile 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and optimizing key-value and relational databases.
• Building interfaces between backend and consumer web/mobile clients.
• Scaling and load balancing web server backends with rapidly changing needs.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python.
• Strong experience with databases and caching.
• Experience with infrastructure/kubernetes.
• Extensible system design skills.
• 4+ years of engineering experience.

Our cash compensation range for this role is $180,000 - $230,000.

Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including, experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

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.