AI-Driven Technical Recruiter for High-Growth Roles

Perplexity AI, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Perplexity AI, Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to partner with engineering leadership and deliver a best-in-class hiring experience in a fast-growing startup.

You will leverage AI-augmented sourcing, own the full recruitment cycle, and build strong relationships with hiring teams to attract top technical talent in SF.

Join a team shaping next-gen AI products and enjoy a high-impact, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience.
• Experience in a high-growth startup.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance sourcing, screening, or candidate engagement.
• Fluency with 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Stakeholder management

AI-augmented sourcing

Candidate experience

Analytical decision-making

Communication & interpersonal

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Ashby

AI recruiting tools

Job description

Perplexity AI, Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to partner with engineering leadership and deliver a best-in-class hiring experience in a fast-growing startup.

You will leverage AI-augmented sourcing, own the full recruitment cycle, and build strong relationships with hiring teams to attract top technical talent in SF.

Join a team shaping next-gen AI products and enjoy a high-impact, collaborative environment.