Member of Technical Staff (Backend/Infrastructure Engineer, Search)

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📍 Belgrade📍 Berlin📍 LondonFullTime

About this role

Perplexity is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to join our small team revolutionizing the way people search and interact with the internet. Your passion and diligence will be critical to ensure a high quality product. This role blends infrastructure expertise with software engineering -- you'll own core systems that power our products and development workflows. 

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain robust, scalable infrastructure to support high-performance search systems

  • Develop internal tools and automation to streamline developer workflows and operational efficiency

  • Design, deploy, and operate cloud-native systems, primarily on AWS

  • Improve and support CI/CD pipelines, testing infrastructure, and release processes

  • Debug and optimize Linux systems, containers, and backend services

  • Contribute directly to product codebases, working across Python, Go, and other systems languages

Requirements

  • Strong background in cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), systems design, and automation

  • Deep understanding of Linux internals, performance tuning, and debugging

  • Experience building or maintaining CI/CD systems and tooling

  • Strong Python skills and fluency in at least one systems language (Go, Rust, C/C++, or Java)

  • Comfort working across both infrastructure and application-level code

  • A proactive learner who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment

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Where is the Member of Technical Staff (Backend/Infrastructure Engineer, Search) position at perplexity located?
This Member of Technical Staff (Backend/Infrastructure Engineer, Search) role at perplexity is based in Belgrade, Berlin, London. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Member of Technical Staff (Backend/Infrastructure Engineer, Search) role at perplexity full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Member of Technical Staff (Backend/Infrastructure Engineer, Search) role in the Search department at perplexity.
Which team or department does the Member of Technical Staff (Backend/Infrastructure Engineer, Search) at perplexity belong to?
This Member of Technical Staff (Backend/Infrastructure Engineer, Search) position is part of the Search department at perplexity. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Member of Technical Staff (Backend/Infrastructure Engineer, Search) position at perplexity?
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When was the Member of Technical Staff (Backend/Infrastructure Engineer, Search) job at perplexity posted?
This Member of Technical Staff (Backend/Infrastructure Engineer, Search) position at perplexity was posted on Mar 7, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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