AI-Driven Technical Recruiter for High-Growth Startups

Perplexity; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Perplexity is seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to partner closely with engineering leadership and drive a best-in-class hiring experience. The ideal candidate has a proven track record as a full-cycle technical recruiter in high-growth environments, with strong stakeholder management and AI-augmented sourcing strategies.

You will use AI to surface signals, engage top talent, and move quickly in a fast-paced startup setting while delivering high-quality hires and a superior candidate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience.
• Experience at a high-growth startup.
• Proven track record placing top-tier technical talent.
• Experience using AI tools to source, screen, or engage candidates.
• Strong data-driven decision-making and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative AI-enhanced sourcing strategies.
• Manage the candidate experience and provide timely feedback.
• Partner with engineering leadership to understand technical requirements.
• Negotiate offers and close candidates.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and optimize processes using AI.

Skills

Full-cycle technical recruiting

Startup experience

AI-driven sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical decision making

ATS proficiency (Ashby)

Communication & interpersonal skills

Tools

Ashby ATS

AI sourcing tools

Job description

Perplexity is seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to partner closely with engineering leadership and drive a best-in-class hiring experience. The ideal candidate has a proven track record as a full-cycle technical recruiter in high-growth environments, with strong stakeholder management and AI-augmented sourcing strategies.

You will use AI to surface signals, engage top talent, and move quickly in a fast-paced startup setting while delivering high-quality hires and a superior candidate