Perplexity · 8 hours ago
Technical Sourcer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$140K/yr - $170K/yrPerplexity AI is focused on building innovative products that enhance how people find and learn information. As a Technical Sourcer, you will play a crucial role in identifying and engaging top technical talent to support the company's growth in AI technology.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ChatbotMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSearch Engine
Responsibilities
Research, identify, and engage engineering and technical talent across multiple disciplines and experience levels
Collaborate with recruiters and hiring teams to deeply understand technical requirements and calibrate profiles with accuracy and nuance
Use a wide range of sourcing strategies—including advanced research, talent mapping, referrals, and creative outreach—to build strong candidate pipelines
Act as a candidate’s first introduction to Perplexity AI, delivering an authentic and compelling story about our mission, product, and team culture
Track and analyze pipeline data to drive continuous optimization and improvements in sourcing approaches
Operate with agility, adapting quickly to shifting priorities, hard-to-fill roles, and changing team needs
Demonstrate the ability to source and engage top technical talent in new and diverse markets, adapting outreach and sourcing strategies to local talent landscapes and compliance requirements
Qualification
Required
A strong desire to grow a career in sourcing, with clear dedication to advancing your craft and developing deep expertise in the field
Exceptional technical literacy - comfortable navigating complex technical conversations, parsing nuanced skill sets, and understanding the architecture of software and AI roles
Proven experience sourcing talent in highly dynamic and fast-paced environments where priorities shift and ambiguity is constant
Creativity and resilience: ability to design novel sourcing strategies, test new methods, and adapt quickly when faced with challenges
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust and develop relationships with both candidates and internal partner teams
A mindset that thrives on curiosity, iteration, and impact - aligned with Perplexity AI's ethos of building what has never been built before
Company
Perplexity
Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine designed to provide accurate, real-time responses to user queries.
Founded in 2022
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (12)
2024 (7)
2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.48BKey Investors
Cristiano RonaldoNuVenturesAccel
2025-12-05Undisclosed
2025-09-10Series Unknown· $200M
2025-08-15Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Aravind Srinivas
Cofounder, President, CEO
Denis Yarats
Co-Founder & CTO
Recent News
2026-01-16
Business News: Pasadena Star-News
2026-01-16
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