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AI-powered answer engine reimagining search. Clean, fast, citation-first.

Member of Technical Staff (Design Systems Engineer)

San Francisco, CA$220K – $405K+ Equity4/5
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Our take

Perplexity is building something genuinely different in the AI space — an answer engine that actually cites its sources and feels refreshingly clean compared to the chaos of traditional search. This frontend role sits at the intersection of beautiful interaction design and complex AI functionality, perfect for someone who wants to shape how millions of people discover information. The design systems focus means working on the foundational pieces that make Perplexity's elegant, citation-first approach scalable across their rapidly growing product.

Job description

Perplexity is seeking an experienced Frontend-focused Engineer to help revolutionize the way people search and interact online. In this role, you'll be developing the future of AI products.

Tech Stack: Tailwind | React | TypeScript | CSS

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the design systems team to build an excellent user interaction layer for all features, including standard reusable components and primitive pieces of generative UI
  • Work with and improve the components that form the building blocks of Perplexity's frontend
  • Always be thinking about how to improve interaction quality, fit & finish, and team velocity

    • Key Qualifications

  • Experience building and maintaining user interface systems at a large scale
  • Strong coding fundamentals, and some experience working across the stack
  • Ability to build foundations that others can build on top of
  • Experience with highly interactive React applications using strongly typed code
  • Knowledgeable about design and UI patterns at scale
  • Passion for prototyping, experimentation, and creating accessible experiences
  • Extreme ownership mindset
  • Takes pride in getting the small details right
  • 4+ years of industry experience

    • Important Note on AI Usage

    AI is at the heart of what we build, and using it effectively is an expectation for every role here. During interviews, we want to see how you think and make decisions—qualities that will directly influence our AI development. With that in mind, please avoid using AI tools throughout the process unless we indicate otherwise.

    Compensation & Benefits

    Salary: $220,000 – $405,000/year

    Equity: Offers equity

    U.S. Benefits: Comprehensive program including health, dental, vision, retirement, fitness, commuter and dependent care accounts

    International Benefits: Tailored comprehensive programs by region

    Location: San Francisco, California, United States

    Employment Type: Full-Time

    About Perplexity

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