# Technical Sourcer, AI at Perplexity

- Company: Perplexity
- What the company does: Backed by Accel, Bessemer and NEA.
- Company website: http://www.perplexity.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $185K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-12
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/perplexity/3d7ef710-b1f6-4a80-af57-946f9bccd35b
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/perplexity-technical-sourcer-ai/

## About the role

Research, identify, and engage engineering and technical talent across multiple disciplines and experience levels Use a wide range of sourcing strategies, including advanced research, talent mapping, referrals, AI-assisted automation, and creative outreach, to build strong candidate pipelines.

## What they're looking for

- Exceptional technical literacy, comfortable navigating complex technical conversations, parsing nuanced skill sets, and understanding the architecture of software and AI roles
- Proven experience sourcing talent in highly dynamic and fast-paced environments where priorities shift and ambiguity is constant
- A builder's instinct for AI: eager to adopt new tools, automate your own workflow, and experiment with how AI can make sourcing faster and sharper
- Creativity and resilience: the ability to design novel sourcing strategies, test new methods, and adapt quickly when faced with challenges
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust and develop relationships with both candidates and internal partner teams
- A mindset that thrives on curiosity, iteration, and impact, aligned with Perplexity AI's ethos of building what has never been built before

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