Perplexity

Go-to-Market Recruiter at Perplexity (San Francisco, CA)

Perplexity· San Francisco, CA· $165k–$200k·

Role details

Salary
$165k–$200k
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time
Equity
Yes
Skills
Full-cycle recruitingEnterprise Sales hiringAI tools for sourcingATS (Ashby)
Benefits

Equity

Perplexity at a glance

AI-powered answer engine that returns real-time, cited answers, now expanding into an agentic browser and on-device agents.

Perplexity runs an AI answer engine that searches the live web and returns direct, cited answers instead of a page of links. It has extended that core into an AI browser (Comet), an on-device agent (Computer), a developer API, and vertical tools like patent search.

$1.7B raised · latest: Series E extension · $200M · 2025 (reported $20B valuation) · backed by Accel, IVP, NEA, SoftBank Vision Fund 2

Summary

Partner with the Head of Sales to drive full-cycle recruiting for enterprise sales and GTM roles. Leverage AI-augmented sourcing strategies and stakeholder management to deliver high-quality hires in a fast-paced startup environment.

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced GTM Recruiter to partner closely with our GTM leadership team and drive a best-in-class hiring experience across our go-to-market org. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a full-cycle GTM recruiter in high-growth environments, with deep experience hiring Account Executives, Customer Success Managers, Support, and the broader sales team. 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 the GTM talent 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

  • Own full-cycle recruiting in support of our Head of Sales, Enterprise AEs, sales leadership hires, and adjacent GTM roles as needed
  • Partner closely with GTM hiring managers as their go-to talent advisor through weekly syncs, candid pipeline reviews, and honest perspective on candidates and the market
  • Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies, leveraging AI tools to surface, engage, and attract top GTM talent at scale
  • Articulate Perplexity's mission, product, and trajectory in a way that wins candidates against competing offers from later-stage companies
  • Negotiate and close with precision in a market where every strong candidate has competing offers on the table
  • 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 GTM recruiting

What You Bring

  • 4+ years of full-cycle GTM recruiting experience, with deep Enterprise Sales hiring under your belt
  • Experience working at a high-growth startup
  • Track record of being the go-to recruiter for a sales leader — someone who trusted you with their most important hires
  • 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

Why work at Perplexity

  • Culture & Environment: “Thoughtful support” culture with emphasis on craftsmanship, ownership, entrepreneurship, scholarship, and partnership. Hybrid schedule (4 days in-office) based on location.
  • Perks: Daily catered meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner in office), office snacks, ride home program, commuter benefits, home office reimbursement, fitness classes, gym memberships.
  • Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary and equity packages; retirement plans with company match; flexible PTO; holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year; 12 weeks paid bonding leave; comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Relocation & Visa Support: Relocation assistance and visa/green card sponsorship for eligible roles. Partners with immigration firm to support the process.
  • Engineering Excellence: “Technical assessment for relevant roles”; values hands-on contribution, broad skill sets, and merit-based evaluation. Frequent Tech Talks and exposure to greenfield AI research problems.

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