Director of IT
Perplexity AISan Francisco, CA, US- Full-time
Job Description
Job Description
Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine founded in December 2022 and growing rapidly as one of the world's leading AI platforms. Perplexity has raised over $1B in venture investment from some of the world's most visionary and successful leaders, including Elad Gil, Daniel Gross, Jeff Bezos, Accel, IVP, NEA, NVIDIA, Samsung, and many more. Our objective is to build accurate, trustworthy AI that powers decision-making for people and assistive AI wherever decisions are being made. Throughout human history, change and innovation have always been driven by curious people. Today, curious people use Perplexity to answer more than 780 million queries every month–a number that's growing rapidly for one simple reason : everyone can be curious.
We are seeking a Director of Information Technology to lead and transform our technology infrastructure as we revolutionize how the world finds answers. As a key member of the leadership team, you will define our IT strategy while maintaining hands-on involvement in critical initiatives. This role demands both strategic vision and operational excellence - someone who can build scalable IT solutions, lead high-performing teams, and ensure our technology enables rapid innovation across the organization.
This role is based in-person at our San Francisco office.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute IT strategy that removes obstacles and rapidly equips teams with the tools and resources needed to achieve business goals.
- Oversee major office buildouts and implement robust IT infrastructure for new site launches and expansions.
- Lead IT roadmaps and overall management of hardware, software, tools and vendors.
- Manage vendor relationships and conduct risk assessments for technology providers, SaaS, and AI tools.
- Build, lead, and scale high-performing IT teams across local and remote offices.
- Provide effective technical support and resolve complex IT issues quickly.
Qualifications
The cash compensation range for this role is $200,000 - $240,000.
Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including, experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Equity : In addition to the base salary, equity may be part of the total compensation package.
Benefits : Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Includes a 401(k) plan.
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