Perplexity

Sr. Technical Sourcer

San Francisco · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 32 days ago

ResearchCommunication

About the role

As a Technical Sourcer, you will be at the forefront of shaping the talent foundation that fuels our growth.
This is not a traditional sourcing role.

Collaborate with recruiters and hiring teams to deeply understand technical requirements and calibrate profiles with accuracy and nuance
Use a wide range of sourcing strategies, including advanced research, talent mapping, referrals, AI-assisted automation, and creative outreach, to build strong candidate pipelines.
Build and refine your own tooling and workflows, leveraging AI to automate repetitive work and spend more of your time on high-judgment sourcing
Track and analyze pipeline data to drive continuous optimization and improvements in sourcing approaches
A strong desire to grow a career in sourcing, with clear dedication to advancing your craft and developing deep expertise in the field
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

Proven experience sourcing talent in highly dynamic and fast-paced environments where priorities shift and ambiguity is constant

Act as a candidate's first introduction to Perplexity AI, delivering an authentic and compelling story about our mission, product, and team culture

This listing is sourced directly from Perplexity's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.