How do I apply for the Backend/Infrastructure Engineer Intern position at Perplexity and track my application?

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What are the working arrangements and expected duration for the Backend/Infrastructure Engineer Intern role?

This position is a full-time, structured as a on-site role, with an expected duration of 18 months.

What educational background or degree level is required for the Backend/Infrastructure Engineer Intern at Perplexity?

Candidates are generally expected to be holding or pursuing the following degree levels: Bachelor, Master.

Does Perplexity provide visa sponsorship or assistance for international applicants?

Regarding visa assistance and sponsorship for this role, the official status is currently listed as: Not disclosed.

Backend/Infrastructure Engineer Intern

Perplexity

Found 1 month ago

Location

Belgrade, Serbia

Duration (Months)

18 Months

Time

Full-time

Work Mode

On-site

Salary

Not disclosed

Visa Help

Not disclosed

Last Verified

1 month ago

Education

Bachelor
Master

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

AWS
Linux
CI/CD
cloud-native systems
Rust
Go
C++

Soft Skills

collaborating
proactive
curious learner

Job Description

Perplexity is looking for a Backend/Infrastructure Engineer Intern to support our small, high-impact team building the systems that power our search experience. You will work closely with experienced engineers to help design, build, and operate robust infrastructure and backend services that keep Perplexity fast, reliable, and scalable.

Requirements

Working towards a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Familiarity with at least one programming language such as Go, Rust, or C/C++, through coursework or projects.
Basic understanding or exposure to cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS) and Linux systems is a plus, not a requirement.
Interest in infrastructure, distributed systems, or backend engineering, with willingness to learn about CI/CD, monitoring, and performance.
A proactive and curious learner who enjoys collaborating in a fast-paced, innovative environment

Software Engineering

Backend Engineering

Languages

English

Nice to Haves

Basic understanding or exposure to cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS) and Linux systems

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