Perplexity · 2 weeks ago
Browser C++ Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$200K/yr - $300K/yr
4+ years expPerplexity AI is looking for an experienced C++ Chromium Engineer to join our small team revolutionizing the way people browse the Internet. You will be responsible for building and expanding Comet - Perplexity new browser.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ChatbotMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSearch Engine
Responsibilities
Develop a performant Chromium-based browser that millions of users around the world enjoy using
Work closely with product teams to implement novel Desktop and mobile experiences
Work closely with design teams to design fast and intuitive UI
Collaborate with data science and machine learning teams to instrument, analyze, and improve the end-to-end experience
Work with infrastructure and QA teams on deployment processes, including testing, release, and monitoring
Qualification
Required
4+ years industry experience
Expertise in C++ Chromium codebase
Enjoys the craft of building nice UI, creating a good UX, and writing code that can be reused by others
Understands how to manage performance and speed
Comfortable working with a small, fast-moving team, must be willing to dive in and take ownership
A passion for shipping
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
Includes a 401(k) plan.
Company
Perplexity
Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine designed to provide accurate, real-time responses to user queries.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.48BKey Investors
Cristiano RonaldoNuVenturesAccel
2025-12-05Undisclosed
2025-09-10Series Unknown· $200M
2025-08-15Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Aravind Srinivas
Cofounder, President, CEO
Denis Yarats
Co-Founder & CTO
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