Perplexity Residents

Perplexity Residents

Perplexity Residents

Build with Perplexity. Introducing our Resident Program for exceptional early-career Frontend and Full Stack engineers. Work closely with our Product Engineering team to build and launch new features.

Build with Perplexity. Introducing our Resident Program for exceptional early-career Frontend and Full Stack engineers. Work closely with our Product Engineering team to build and launch new features.

Build with Perplexity. Introducing our Resident Program for exceptional early-career Frontend and Full Stack engineers. Work closely with our Product Engineering team to build and launch new features.

This 3-month, full-time program, based in our San Francisco office, offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates and those in the early stages of their careers to gain valuable experience at a rapidly growing AI startup.


Outstanding performers will be offered a full-time position at the end of the program.

This 3-month, full-time program, based in our San Francisco office, offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates and those in the early stages of their careers to gain valuable experience at a rapidly growing AI startup.


Outstanding performers will be offered a full-time position at the end of the program.

This 3-month, full-time program, based in our San Francisco office, offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates and those in the early stages of their careers to gain valuable experience at a rapidly growing AI startup.


Outstanding performers will be offered a full-time position at the end of the program.

Who We're Looking For

Who We're Looking For

We’re seeking self-motivated individuals who are passionate about building high-quality products. Strong candidates will align with the following:

We’re seeking self-motivated individuals who are passionate about building high-quality products. Strong candidates will align with the following:

We’re seeking self-motivated individuals who are passionate about building high-quality products. Strong candidates will align with the following:

Passionate about:

Building new 0-1 products at large scale

Working closely with Product, Design and AI teams to build delightful new features

Developing and scaling Perplexity's suite of applications as we grow

Monitoring, debugging, and fixing issues in deployed applications

Key qualifications:

Ability to pick up and apply new concepts very quickly

Strong programming skills

Familiarity with NextJS, TypeScript, Python, Docker, and AWS

A passion for shipping high quality products

Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Residency Program Details

Residency Program Details

Schedule:

Take home project: 1/2/25 -1/5/25

Virtual onsite interviews: 1/13/25 - 1/14/25

First in-person Residency class: 2/3-4/25 (3 month residency)

Interview Process:

1. Application. The application period closed in December 2024. Please stay tuned for future opportunities.

2. Take home. If selected, we’ll share a Take Home Project to be submitted by 1/5/25 at 11:59PM PT.

3. Virtual onsite. Standout applicants will be invited to a virtual onsite interview with leaders across the company. This will involve three 45-minute interviews.

4. Offer. We’re impressed! We’d love to welcome you to our Residency program.

5. Start. We have a desk waiting you for in our San Francisco HQ. There are two start date options: 2/3/25 or the 6/3/25.

Compensation:

$9,000/month

Health Insurance is not provided

FAQ

FAQ

Is this a full time Residency?

Is this a full time Residency?

Is this a full time Residency?

Do you sponsor visas?

Do you sponsor visas?

Do you sponsor visas?

When will I learn the details of the take home project?

When will I learn the details of the take home project?

When will I learn the details of the take home project?

What requirements are needed for the take home project?

What requirements are needed for the take home project?

What requirements are needed for the take home project?

Can I use Perplexity to work on the take home project?

Can I use Perplexity to work on the take home project?

Can I use Perplexity to work on the take home project?

How much time should I expect to spend on the take home project?

How much time should I expect to spend on the take home project?

How much time should I expect to spend on the take home project?

How will the project submissions be judged?

How will the project submissions be judged?

How will the project submissions be judged?

When will I know if I’m invited to the on-site interviews?

When will I know if I’m invited to the on-site interviews?

When will I know if I’m invited to the on-site interviews?

Do I need to be available for the full day for the on-site interview dates?

Do I need to be available for the full day for the on-site interview dates?

Do I need to be available for the full day for the on-site interview dates?

What should I expect from the on-site interviews?

What should I expect from the on-site interviews?

What should I expect from the on-site interviews?

When do residency offers go out?

When do residency offers go out?

When do residency offers go out?

How many residency spots are there?

How many residency spots are there?

How many residency spots are there?

What if I can’t start on the start date? What if I can’t stay for the full residency?

What if I can’t start on the start date? What if I can’t stay for the full residency?

What if I can’t start on the start date? What if I can’t stay for the full residency?

Is housing provided?

Is housing provided?

Is housing provided?

Is health insurance provided?

Is health insurance provided?

Is health insurance provided?

How many full time offers are available at the end of the residency?

How many full time offers are available at the end of the residency?

How many full time offers are available at the end of the residency?

Can I get an extension on my take-home?

Can I get an extension on my take-home?

Can I get an extension on my take-home?

Have more questions?

Have more questions?

Have more questions?