Process
Completed OA after recruiter call. You have 4 hours to complete it, but it usually takes less than 2 hours. Got a rejection email from the recruiter although I passed all OA tests.
Questions
a frequently asked OA question
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Perplexity Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Perplexity's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral25%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Perplexity's Software Engineer interview process.
Perplexity Work Experiences
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
January 30, 2024
Pros: High-impact work, lots of learning opportunities, and smart people.
Cons: The office needs to be improved. It could be more social.
5.0
I like the work I do
Software Engineer • Current Employee
February 20, 2025
Pros: High growth with huge potential
Cons: You have to work a lot of the time.
1.0
A CEO is not a leader
Engineering • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 10, 2024
Pros: Cool product, but minimal competitive moat. Smart people.
Cons: The CEO (Aravind) is mean, rude, and not a leader at all. Founding a company doesn't make you capable of leading people, especially when you treat them poorly.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 30, 2024Pros: High-impact work, lots of learning opportunities, and smart people.Cons: The office needs to be improved. It could be more social.
- 5.0I like the work I doSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 20, 2025Pros: High growth with huge potentialCons: You have to work a lot of the time.
- 1.0A CEO is not a leaderEngineering • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 10, 2024Pros: Cool product, but minimal competitive moat. Smart people.Cons: The CEO (Aravind) is mean, rude, and not a leader at all. Founding a company doesn't make you capable of leading people, especially when you treat them poorly.
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