Sr. Technical Recruiter
Join Perplexity as a Sr. Technical Recruiter to leverage AI in sourcing top technical talent for a fast-paced startup.
AI in the day-to-day
Use AI to sharpen every stage of the funnel, from drafting compelling outreach to mapping talent pools and identifying non-obvious candidates.
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Senior Technical Recruiter at Perplexity focuses on developing innovative sourcing strategies and managing the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. The position demands expertise in AI tools for enhancing recruitment efficiency, alongside strong stakeholder management and analytical skills. Ideal candidates will have over five years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, particularly in high-growth startup environments. Perplexity emphasizes a fast-paced, dynamic culture where adaptability and a deep understanding of the AI landscape are crucial.
Joblaze insights
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- Perplexity has 77 other open roles including Recruiting Coordinator , Sr. Technical Sourcer, Product Marketing Manager, API.
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Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Technical Recruiter role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, AI tools.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Perplexity targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sr. Technical Recruiter role at Perplexity.
From the original posting
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.
Beyond the expected; this role requires both a superior level of operational wizardry; and a mastery of storytelling, steeped in a comprehensive understanding of the AI market and technology landscape. You won't just keep pace with how AI is reshaping recruiting, you'll be the one putting those tools to work, using them to find signal others miss and to move faster than the market.
What You'll Do
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
What You Bring
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 ATSs (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