Technical Recruiter, AI

Join Perplexity as a Technical Recruiter to leverage AI in sourcing top technical talent and enhance the hiring experience in a fast-paced startup environment. We are seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to partner closely with engineering leadership and drive a best-in-class hiring experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a full-cycle technical recruiter in high-growth environments. Success in this role requires strong stakeholder management skills, creative AI-augmented sourcing strategies, and the ability to deliver high-quality hires in a fast-paced startup setting.

• •Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies, leveraging AI tools to surface, engage, and attract top technical talent at scale
• •Use AI to sharpen every stage of the funnel, from drafting compelling outreach to mapping talent pools and identifying non-obvious candidates
• •Manage the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, providing timely feedback and updates
• •Build strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and team dynamics
• •Negotiate job offers and close candidates
• •Analyze recruiting metrics and refine processes, using AI to turn data into faster, smarter hiring decisions
• •Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging AI recruiting tools, and best practices in technical recruiting

• •5+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience
• •Experience working at a high-growth startup
• •Proven track record of successfully placing top-tier technical talent
• •Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance sourcing, screening, or candidate engagement
• •Fluency with varied Applicant Tracking Systems (Ashby preferred)
• •Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• •Proactive, flexible, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• •Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment