Backend Software Engineer - Billing

2 Months ago • 2-4 Years • Backend Development • $180,000 PA - $260,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Perplexity is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design and implement next-generation billing systems. The responsibilities include spearheading new feature development, driving improvements to the billing system, collaborating with teams for precise measurement and reporting, building in-product dashboards, building tools to monitor user experience, and creating/tracking discount codes. The candidate should have 2+ years of experience with Stripe APIs, experience with payment networks, and strong programming skills. This role is an opportunity to join a fast-growing startup and help revolutionize the way people search and interact online.
Must have:
  • 2+ years experience using the Stripe APIs
  • Familiarity with payment networks, authorizations, policies, etc.
  • Experience with large amounts of data and databases
  • Strong programming skills across the full stack
  • 4+ years of industry experience
Good to have:
  • Experience working with Apple and Google Play billing processes
  • Experience with growth experimentation
  • Full Stack experience
Perks:
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Equity may be part of the total compensation package.

Job Details

Perplexity is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design and implement our next-generation billing systems. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing startup and help revolutionize the way people search and interact online.

Tech Stack: Stripe | Python | Docker | AWS | Postgresql

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead new feature development to enable Perplexity’s growing billing needs
  • Drive continuous improvements to the reliability, performance, accuracy, and security of our billing system
  • Collaborate with peers across engineering, finance, and data science teams to ensure precise measurement and reporting
  • Build in-product dashboards to visualize usage and billing
  • Build tools to proactively monitor user experience and improve customer success
  • Build tools to create and track discount codes and promos

Qualifications

  • 2+ years experience using the Stripe APIs and SDKs
  • Familiarity with payment networks, card authorizations, policies, invoicing, subscriptions, disputes, and refunds
  • Experience working with large amounts of data, making data-based decisions to prioritize projects, including familiarity with relational and non-relational databases and modern data warehousing
  • Strong programming skills with the ability to work across the full stack
  • Proven track record in similar billing roles
  • Self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership of tasks
  • A passion for shipping quality products
  • 4+ years of industry experience
  • Able to be hybrid in our SF or NY offices

Nice to haves

  • Experience working with Apple and Google Play billing processes
  • Experience with growth experimentation
  • Full Stack experience

Our cash compensation range for this role is $180,000 - $260,000.

At Perplexity, we've experienced tremendous growth and adoption since publicly launching the world's first fully functional conversational answer engine in 2022. We've grown from answering 2.5 million questions per day at the start of 2024 to around 20 million daily queries in December 2024. We also offer Perplexity Enterprise Pro, which counts leading companies like Nvidia, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Bridgewater, and Zoom as customers.

To support our rapid expansion, we've raised significant funding from some of the most respected technology investors. Our investor base includes IVP, NEA, Jeff Bezos, NVIDIA, Databricks, Bessemer Venture Partners, Elad Gil, Nat Friedman, Daniel Gross, Naval Ravikant, Tobi Lutke, and many other visionary individuals. In 2024, our employee base grew nearly 300%, and we're just getting started.

Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including, experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
 
Equity: In addition to the base salary, equity may be part of the total compensation package.
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Includes a 401(k) plan.
 
 

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