Technical Sourcer (AI)

TL;DR

Technical Sourcer (AI): Building and scaling the engineering team for a high-growth AI company with an accent on technical talent identification and pipeline automation. Focus on leveraging AI tools to optimize sourcing workflows, engaging world-class engineering talent, and partnering with hiring managers to solve complex hiring challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Location: San Francisco (US-based)

Salary: $150,000 – $185,000

Company

Perplexity AI is a cutting-edge technology company building products that push the boundaries of how people find, reason, and learn information.

What you will do

• Research, identify, and engage engineering and technical talent across multiple disciplines.
• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring teams to calibrate profiles and understand technical requirements.
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies, including talent mapping and AI-assisted outreach.
• Build and refine custom tooling and workflows to automate repetitive sourcing tasks.
• Act as the primary point of contact for candidates, effectively communicating the company mission and culture.
• Analyze pipeline data to drive continuous optimization of sourcing approaches.

Requirements

• Must be based in the U.S.
• Exceptional technical literacy with the ability to understand software and AI role architectures.
• Proven experience sourcing talent in highly dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Strong builder's instinct for AI tools and workflow automation.
• Creativity and resilience in designing novel sourcing strategies.
• Excellent communication skills for building trust with candidates and internal partners.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including equity, health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement, fitness, commuter, and dependent care accounts.
• Environment focused on rapid iteration, constant discovery, and high-impact work.
• Tailored benefits programs for international employees based on local market standards.