technical recruiter for AI and research

Perplexity AI builds products that push the boundaries of how people find, reason, and learn information. Its mission requires a team focused on rapid iteration and constant discovery.

• Conduct full-cycle recruitment for engineering and research roles across EMEA Search, AI and Infrastructure;
• Build outbound-first pipelines through advanced research, talent mapping across frontier labs and academia, referrals, AI-assisted automation, and creative outreach;
• Partner with hiring managers and engineers to calibrate profiles and sharpen hiring standards as teams evolve;
• Introduce candidates to Perplexity by presenting an authentic and compelling story about its mission, product, and culture;
• Track and analyze pipeline data to improve sourcing strategy;
• Build recruiting tools where off-the-shelf solutions fall short;
• Operate with agility as priorities shift, hard-to-fill roles emerge, new pillars develop, and timelines become compressed.

• 4 Years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience;
• Sourcing-first track record of filling hard roles through outbound recruiting and talent mapping;
• Strong technical literacy and ability to hold credible conversations with senior engineers;
• Eagerness to adopt AI tools, automate workflows, and experiment with AI-powered recruiting;
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with candidates, hiring managers, and cross-functional partners;
• Curiosity, iteration, and impact-oriented mindset aligned with Perplexity's ethos.

• No conditions specified