[Remote] Technical Sourcer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Perplexity AI is focused on building innovative products that enhance how people find and learn information. As a Technical Sourcer, you will play a crucial role in identifying and engaging top technical talent to support the company's growth in AI technology.
Responsibilities
- Research, identify, and engage engineering and technical talent across multiple disciplines and experience levels
- 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, and creative outreach—to build strong candidate pipelines
- Act as a candidate’s first introduction to Perplexity AI, delivering an authentic and compelling story about our mission, product, and team culture
- Track and analyze pipeline data to drive continuous optimization and improvements in sourcing approaches
- Operate with agility, adapting quickly to shifting priorities, hard-to-fill roles, and changing team needs
- Demonstrate the ability to source and engage top technical talent in new and diverse markets, adapting outreach and sourcing strategies to local talent landscapes and compliance requirements
Skills
- A strong desire to grow a career in sourcing, with clear dedication to advancing your craft and developing deep expertise in the field
- Exceptional technical literacy - comfortable navigating complex technical conversations, parsing nuanced skill sets, and understanding the architecture of software and AI roles
- Proven experience sourcing talent in highly dynamic and fast-paced environments where priorities shift and ambiguity is constant
- Creativity and resilience: 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
- A mindset that thrives on curiosity, iteration, and impact - aligned with Perplexity AI's ethos of building what has never been built before
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