Backed by Accel, Bessemer and NEA.
About the role
Your work will be both highly interdisciplinary and firmly grounded in engineering rigor. On any given day, you might: Harness AI agents to research high-stakes policy and regulatory issues pertaining to Perplexity. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Exceptionally talented early-career engineers (new grads welcome) who are (1) well-read in law, tech policy, or economics, and (2) wish to grow in both technical and non-technical disciplines
- We welcome candidates who plan to attend law school or PhD programs in the future, we ask for a minimum 2-year commitment (i.e., you would apply for the entering class of 2028 or later)
- Experienced engineers at top tech companies who wish to develop policy, business, and operations chops
- Lawyers or economists (new JD or PhD grads welcome) who've kept their engineering skills sharp and are excited to reimagine their fields in the age of AI
- This is a non-exhaustive list, other profiles may also be great fits
More about this role
Perplexity is seeking an intrepid Member of Technical Staff to take on one of the AI industry's most unique engineering roles. You'll work directly with Perplexity's senior leadership to spearhead a broad portfolio of strategic technology initiatives across policy, law, operations, and corporate affairs.
As a Member of Technical Staff in the Policy & Strategic Initiatives group, you'll occupy a front-row seat to the foremost policy issues animating the AI ecosystem. You'll also get a panoptic view of how leading AI companies operate, make decisions, and engage with broader society.
Those seeking to marry technical expertise and broader interests in law, policy, and corporate affairs will find a home in this role. You'll make contributions to Perplexity that defy traditional boundaries, with a bench of mentors who will push you to learn and grow day after day.
Your work will be both highly interdisciplinary and firmly grounded in engineering rigor. On any given day, you might:
Harness AI agents to research high-stakes policy and regulatory issues pertaining to Perplexity.
Build automated platforms for harvesting, prioritizing, and patenting Perplexity's inventions, in collaboration...
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