Member of Technical Staff (Software Engineer, Enterprise Platform)

Perplexity AI2 weeks ago

Location

San Francisco

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 220,000 – 405,000

Level

Mid

Role

Full Stack Engineer

Posted

Jun 3, 2026

Full TimeMid

The role

Summary

Perplexity AI is seeking a Member of Technical Staff (Software Engineer) for their Enterprise Platform team in San Francisco. The role focuses on building scalable enterprise solutions that enable organizations to leverage Perplexity's AI technologies, with a strong emphasis on creating intuitive admin tools, platform features, and robust distributed systems.

What you'll do

Enterprise Platform Development: Build intelligent products for organization onboarding, membership management, and usage controls

System Architecture: Design and implement scalable backend services and data models

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Management, Design, Data Science, and Sales teams to deliver enterprise solutions

Product Experience: Create intuitive admin flows and simplify complex administrative workflows

What we look for

Technical

Backend SkillsProficiency in designing scalable distributed systems

Full Stack CapabilitiesExperience with both frontend and backend development

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Experience

Professional Experience4+ years of professional software engineering experience

Skills

Required skills

Backend EngineeringExperience designing and building scalable distributed systems

System DesignAbility to create robust and reliable backend services

Product DevelopmentCapability to transform complex requirements into intuitive user experiences

Nice to have

Enterprise SaaSExperience with admin consoles, membership systems, and organization management features

Billing SystemsKnowledge of subscription and usage-based pricing models

Enterprise SecurityUnderstanding of compliance and governance concerns

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 220,000 – 405,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Salary range of $220K-$405K with equity options

Innovative Work Environment

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies

High-Ownership Culture

Entrepreneurial environment with significant individual impact

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Resume and background review
2
Technical Phone Screen — Discussion of engineering experience and technical skills
3
Technical Interview — In-depth assessment of system design and coding abilities
4
Onsite/Virtual Interviews — Multiple rounds with engineering team members and leadership