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Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Infrastructure at Perplexity | London

On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Candidates should possess a robust background in software engineering, with proven experience in developing scalable infrastructure solutions. Proficiency in our tech stack is highly desirable, along with a strong understanding of cloud services and infrastructure management. Excellent problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.

About the job

Join Perplexity, a pioneering company based in London, as we transform the way users search and engage with the internet. We are seeking seasoned Infrastructure Engineers to become integral members of our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and scaling of innovative tools, systems, and platforms that empower web, mobile, and browser engineers to develop cutting-edge products. Your contributions will be vital in enabling our product, AI, and development teams to innovate swiftly while ensuring utmost reliability, security, and performance at scale.

Our Tech Stack

Python | Go | TypeScript | PostgreSQL | DynamoDB | Redis | FastAPI | React | Bazel | GitHub | AWS

Teams Hiring

Senior/Staff Platform

The Platform team is fundamental to ensuring product reliability, scalability, and performance at Perplexity. This elite team is responsible for developing and maintaining the critical infrastructure—from backend systems such as authentication, real-time data flows, and service orchestration to frontend frameworks that guarantee fast, reliable, and secure user experiences. By upholding stringent standards for code quality, uptime, and developer productivity, the Platform team enables all of Perplexity to innovate rapidly on a solid, well-designed foundation.

Senior/Staff DevX

The Developer Experience (DevX) team is dedicated to empowering engineers at Perplexity to build, ship, and iterate faster than ever before. They manage internal platforms for source control, build, test, and deployment, effectively removing bottlenecks from each phase of product development. This team designs seamless onboarding, ultra-fast CI/CD pipelines, and developer tools that enhance creativity and safety at scale. Through collaborative efforts and significant autonomy, the DevX team amplifies the contributions of every engineer, facilitating rapid, dependable innovation across the organization.

Senior/Staff Cloud Infra

The Cloud Infrastructure team architects and manages the essential cloud infrastructure that powers Perplexity’s global platform. This team designs and scales computing, storage, and networking systems to support high-throughput, low-latency workloads, balancing proactive project initiatives with operational support. Collaboration with product, AI research, security, and other teams ensures that our services remain consistently available, reliable, and responsive to user demands.

About Perplexity

Perplexity is at the forefront of redefining the digital search experience, combining advanced technology with a commitment to innovation. Our team is small yet impactful, driving the development of tools and systems that enhance user interaction with the internet. Join us in shaping the future of online search and product development.

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