AI Technical Recruiter

Perplexity; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Perplexity is seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter in San Francisco to partner with engineering leadership and drive a best-in-class hiring experience. You will leverage AI-powered sourcing, map talent pools, and craft scalable, data-driven processes to attract top AI/ML talent at scale.

You will own full-cycle recruiting, manage stakeholder expectations, and negotiate offers in a fast-growing startup. Strong storytelling and Ashby ATS experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting.
• Proven track record in high-growth startups.
• Experience with AI tools for sourcing and screening.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering leadership to define hiring strategy.
• Source, screen, and close top technical candidates.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and optimize processes.
• Own the candidate experience and feedback loop.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Stakeholder management

AI-powered sourcing

Talent mapping

Data-driven decisions

Team collaboration

Tools

Ashby ATS

Job description

• We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to partner closely with engineering leadership and drive a best-in-class hiring experience
• 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
• 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- 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
• Fluency with varied Applicant Tracking Systems (Ashby preferred)
• Experience working at a high-growth startup
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance sourcing, screening, or candidate engagement
• Proven track record of successfully placing top-tier technical talent
• 5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience
• Proactive, flexible, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment