Technical Sourcer, AI

At Perplexity, we are building products that push the boundaries of how people find, reason, and learn information. The scale and speed of our mission demand a team that thrives in environments of rapid iteration and constant discovery. As a Technical Sourcer, you will be at the forefront of shaping the talent foundation that fuels our growth.The role of a Sourcer has changed in the world of recruiting and AI today–we’re looking for someone who has strong foundations in sourcing but is already ahead of the curve in redefining this function.Grit: You know your pipelines inside & out. You understand where you need to build momentum and how much horsepower to put behind it.Taste: You have a deep understanding of the tech landscape–knowing which companies hold high talent bars to what’s going to be the “next big thing” in the industry (before anyone else sees it coming).Experiment: Every role and search is different, and your approach isn’t a one-size-fits-all. One role you might be running SOBOs, another you’ll dive deep into authors of published papers from top conferences.What You'll DoResearch, identify, and engage engineering and technical talent across multiple disciplines and experience levelsUse a wide range of sourcing strategies, including advanced research, talent mapping, referrals, AI-assisted automation, and creative outreach, to build strong candidate pipelines.Collaborate with recruiters and hiring teams to deeply understand technical requirements and calibrate profiles with accuracy and nuanceTrack and analyze pipeline data to drive continuous optimization and improvements in sourcing approachesOperate with agility, adapting quickly to shifting priorities, hard-to-fill roles, and changing team needsWhat You BringExceptional technical literacy, comfortable navigating complex technical conversations, parsing nuanced skill sets, and understanding the architecture of software and AI rolesProven experience sourcing talent in highly dynamic and fast-paced environments where priorities shift and ambiguity is constantA builder's instinct for AI: eager to adopt new tools, automate your own workflow, and experiment with how AI can make sourcing faster and sharperCreativity and resilience: the ability to design novel sourcing strategies, test new methods, and adapt quickly when faced with challengesExcellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust and develop relationships with both candidates and internal partner teamsA mindset that thrives on curiosity, iteration, and impact, aligned with Perplexity AI's ethos of building what has never been built beforeCompensation Range: $150K - $185KLocationSan Francisco; Palo AltoEmployment TypeFull timeDepartmentPeopleCompensation$150K – $185K • Offers EquityU.S. BenefitsFull-time U.S. employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits program including equity, health, dental, vision, retirement, fitness, commuter and dependent care accounts, and more.International BenefitsFull-time employees outside the U.S. enjoy a comprehensive benefits program tailored to their region of residence.USD salary ranges apply only to U.S.-based positions. International salaries are set based on the local market. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.