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Perplexity

Prompt Engineer

Perplexity
San Francisco, CA
Apr 21, 2026
Full-timeEngineering$130k - $180k

About the Role

Join the team reinventing search. As a Prompt Engineer at Perplexity, you will craft and optimize prompts to improve the accuracy, relevance, and tone of our AI-powered search engine. You will work closely with our ML team to evaluate model outputs, identify failure modes, and develop systematic ways to improve the user experience through clever prompt engineering and few-shot learning.

Requirements

  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Basic understanding of LLM behavior
  • Experience with Python for data analysis
  • Creative and experimental mindset

Benefits

  • Early-stage equity
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Catered lunches
  • Flexible PTO
  • Modern workspace

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Company Overview

Perplexity

Perplexity

AI & Machine Learning

Perplexity is a leading innovator in the AI space, focused on building ethical and scalable intelligence solutions for the future.

50 - 200 Employees
Headquartered in SF

Job Summary

Job Type

Full-time

Location

San Francisco, CA

Salary Range

$130k - $180k