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Perplexity · 3 months ago

Director of IT

positionSan Francisco
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$200K/yr - $240K/yr
date10+ years exp

Perplexityai is an AI-powered answer engine founded in December 2022, rapidly growing as a leading AI platform. They are seeking a Director of Information Technology to lead and transform their technology infrastructure, define IT strategy, and ensure operational excellence while building scalable IT solutions and high-performing teams.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute IT strategy that removes obstacles and rapidly equips teams with the tools and resources needed to achieve business goals
Oversee major office buildouts and implement robust IT infrastructure for new site launches and expansions
Lead IT roadmaps and overall management of hardware, software, tools and vendors
Manage vendor relationships and conduct risk assessments for technology providers, SaaS, and AI tools
Build, lead, and scale high-performing IT teams across local and remote offices
Provide effective technical support and resolve complex IT issues quickly

Qualification

IT strategy developmentLeadershipProject managementMacOS proficiencyGSuite proficiencyBusiness communicationVendor managementRemote team management

Required

Minimum 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years at director or similar level
At least 3 years' experience in fast-growth technology or startup environments
Significant experience leading remote teams and managing large office buildouts
Strong leadership, project management, and business communication skills
Strong proficiency in macOS & GSuite environments

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
Includes a 401(k) plan.

Company

Perplexity

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Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine designed to provide accurate, real-time responses to user queries.
dateFounded in 2022
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.perplexity.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Perplexity has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (12)
2024 (7)
2023 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.48B
Key Investors
Cristiano RonaldoNuVenturesAccel
2025-12-05Undisclosed
2025-09-10Series Unknown· $200M
2025-08-15Secondary Market

Leadership Team

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Aravind Srinivas
Cofounder, President, CEO
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Denis Yarats
Co-Founder & CTO
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