At a glance
Perplexity is hiring a Technical Recruiter, AI in San Francisco, CA. It is a full-time role in Data, AI & Analytics, asking for at least 5 years of experience, first listed on November 1. The advertised pay is $165,000–$200,000 a year. Perplexity has 99 other openings in the US, 96 of them in San Francisco, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 452 Data & AI openings in San Francisco, CA today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $233,000 a year at the midpoint.
About this role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to partner closely with engineering leadership and drive a best-in-class hiring experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a full-cycle technical recruiter in high-growth environments. Success in this role requires strong stakeholder management skills, creative AI-augmented sourcing strategies, and the ability to deliver high-quality hires in a fast-paced startup setting.
Beyond the expected; this role requires both a superior level of operational wizardry; and a mastery of storytelling, steeped in a comprehensive understanding of the AI market and technology landscape. You won't just keep pace with how AI is reshaping recruiting, you'll be the one putting those tools to work, using them to find signals others miss and to move faster than the market.
What You'll Do
Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies, leveraging AI tools to surface, engage, and attract top technical talent at scale
Use AI to sharpen every stage of the funnel, from drafting compelling outreach to mapping talent pools and identifying non-obvious candidates
Manage the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, providing timely feedback and updates
Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and team dynamics
Negotiate job offers and close candidates
Analyze recruiting metrics and refine processes, using AI to turn data into faster, smarter hiring decisions
Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging AI recruiting tools, and best practices in technical recruiting
What You Bring
5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience
Experience working at a high-growth startup
Proven track record of successfully placing top-tier technical talent
Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance sourcing, screening, or candidate engagement
Fluency with varied Applicant Tracking Systems (Ashby preferred)
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
Proactive, flexible, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Perplexity's official careers site on November 1, 2026 and checked it again November 2, 5:17 AM ET. Perplexity will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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