AI Tech Sourcer: Build the Talent Engine

Doist; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Perplexity AI is seeking a Technical Sourcer to build and scale our engineering talent foundation. You will research, identify, and engage top engineers across disciplines, leveraging AI-assisted automation and creative outreach.

Collaborate with recruiters to calibrate technical profiles and optimize pipelines in a fast-paced, iterative environment that pushes the boundaries of how people find, reason, and learn information.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to navigate complex technical conversations.
• Experience sourcing talent in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to adopt new tools and automate workflows.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Curiosity, iteration, and impact-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and engage engineering and technical talent across multiple disciplines.
• Use a wide range of sourcing strategies, including AI-assisted automation, talent mapping, referrals, and creative outreach.
• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring teams to understand technical requirements and calibrate candidate profiles.
• Track and analyze pipeline data to drive continuous improvements in sourcing approaches.
• Operate with agility, adapting to shifting priorities and hard-to-fill roles.

Skills

Technical literacy

Sourcing talent

AI tools

Communication

Relationship building

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Perplexity AI is seeking a Technical Sourcer to build and scale our engineering talent foundation. You will research, identify, and engage top engineers across disciplines, leveraging AI-assisted automation and creative outreach.

Collaborate with recruiters to calibrate technical profiles and optimize pipelines in a fast-paced, iterative environment that pushes the boundaries of how people find, reason, and learn information.