Member of Technical Staff (New Grad)
Perplexity, San Francisco
What you need
If you're not applying from a focus school listed above, we typically require you to possess the following qualifications:
- 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.
Applications closed
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 https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/category/research.