# Technical Recruiter, AI

**Company:** [Perplexity](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/perplexity)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Recruiting
**Salary:** $165k – $200k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Technical Recruiting, ai recruiting tools, Sourcing, applicant tracking systems, Ashby, candidate screening, candidate engagement, Stakeholder Management, hiring analytics, offer negotiation, talent mapping, Data Analysis
**Posted:** 2026-08-12

> Leads full-cycle technical recruiting for a high-growth AI startup, partnering with engineering leaders to source, assess, and close exceptional technical talent. The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong stakeholder management, and hands-on use of AI recruiting tools.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies using AI tools to surface, engage, and attract technical talent at scale.
- Use AI throughout the recruiting funnel, including outreach drafting, talent-pool mapping, and identifying non-obvious candidates.
- Manage the candidate experience by providing timely feedback and updates.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and team dynamics.
- Negotiate offers and close candidates.
- Analyze recruiting metrics and refine processes using AI to improve hiring decisions.
- Stay current on industry trends, AI recruiting tools, and technical recruiting best practices.

## Requirements
- **5+ years** of full-cycle technical recruiting experience.
- Experience working at a high-growth startup.
- Proven success placing top-tier technical talent.
- Hands-on experience using AI tools for sourcing, screening, or candidate engagement.
- Fluency with 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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