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Perplexity

Technical Recruiter, AI

San Francisco

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Role family
HR
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
1 Sept 2026

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the 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 signals 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 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

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