Perplexity
Technology
MemberofTechnicalStaff(AIPolicyandStrategicInitiatives)
“Member of Technical Staff (AI Policy and Strategic Initiatives) at Perplexity. Skills: AI policy, Strategic initiatives, Engineering rigor. Harness AI agents to research policy. Build automated platforms for patenting inventions”
Industry & Context.
Problem solver
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Technical skills at or above Perplexity's hiring bar for software engineers, Minimum 2-year commitment
Nice to Have
Well-read in law, tech policy, or economics, Plan to attend law school or PhD programs, Kept engineering skills sharp, Excited to reimagine fields in AI age
What You'll Do.
Harness AI agents to research policy
Build automated platforms for patenting inventions
Work with Legal team in litigation
Engineer privacy and compliance systems
Contribute to regulatory filings
Implement software solutions for recruiting
Participate in meetings with officials
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
AI researchers; Intellectual property attorneys; Legal team; Outside counsel; People team; Capitol Hill; Executive branch officials; International partners; Civil society; Senior leaders
Communication Scope
Writing skills
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