Perplexity Research Fellowship (AI Research)

Location: San Francisco, United States

Salary: $180,000–$220,000 per year

Company

Perplexity runs an AI research fellowship focused on enabling early-career STEM talent to contribute to frontier intelligence.

What you will do

• Participate in the Perplexity Research Fellowship.
• Contribute to work shaping the future of frontier intelligence.
• Develop research experience within the AI Research & Systems department.

Requirements

• Early-career STEM background
• Availability to work in San Francisco
• Careful adherence to the fellowship application instructions

Culture & Benefits

• Fellows are employed for the short-term duration of the fellowship.
• Conversion to full-time status may include equity, health, dental, vision, retirement, fitness, commuter, and dependent care benefits.

Hiring process

• Submit the fellowship application form through the application portal.
• Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis.
• Applications received by September 30, 2026 receive priority consideration.