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Technical Sourcer, AI

Perplexity· People
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San Francisco, Palo Alto$150k - $185k + equityFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Perplexity AI is hiring a Technical Sourcer to shape the talent foundation for growth in AI and software. The role emphasizes strong sourcing foundations, proactive pipeline building, and experimentation with AI-assisted approaches to recruit top engineering and technical talent.

Responsibilities

  • Research, identify, and engage engineering and technical talent across multiple disciplines and experience levels
  • Use 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 nuance
  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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
  • A builder's instinct for AI: eager to adopt new tools, automate your own workflow, and experiment with how AI can make sourcing faster and sharper
  • Creativity and resilience: the 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

Skills

Required:Technical sourcing

Benefits

  • Full-time U.S. employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits program including equity, health, dental, vision, retirement, fitness, commuter and dependent care accounts, and more.
  • International benefits tailored to region of residence
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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