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About the role
The general application portal has closed for 2026. We will reopen applications at some point in 2027. Thank you for your interest in Perplexity careers! NOTE: if you attend one of our focus schools listed below, please do not apply via this portal as it is infrequently monitored due to high volume. Apply instead via the school-specific application portal below to ensure your application receives priority attention. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- GPA of ≥3.92 , averaged across all CS and Math classes, and Grade of A or A+ in your school's upper-level algorithms course
- Additional advanced coursework in areas such as systems, AI/ML, advanced math, and other rigorous subjects is highly welcome
More about this role
The general application portal has closed for 2026. We will reopen applications at some point in 2027. Thank you for your interest in Perplexity careers!
Welcome! This is the general application portal for university students and recent graduates who wish to be considered for full-time Member of Technical Staff positions at Perplexity. Our elite new grad cohorts enjoy unparalleled mentorship, top-of-market compensation, and the chance to tackle some of the deepest, thorniest challenges in frontier intelligence .
NOTE: if you attend one of our focus schools listed below, please do not apply via this portal as it is infrequently monitored due to high volume. Apply instead via the school-specific application portal below to ensure your application receives priority attention.
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