Perplexity

Technology

MemberofTechnicalStaff(AIPolicyandStrategicInitiatives)

$200–330k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Member of Technical Staff (AI Policy and Strategic Initiatives) at Perplexity. Skills: AI Policy, Strategic Initiatives, Engineering rigor. Harness AI agents to research policy issues. Build automated platforms for patenting inventions”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

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, Wish to grow in technical and non-technical disciplines, Plan to attend law school or PhD programs in 2028 or later, Kept engineering skills sharp, Excited to reimagine fields in the age of AI

What You'll Do.

Harness AI agents to research policy issues

Build automated platforms for patenting inventions

Work hands-on with Legal team

Engineer privacy and compliance systems

Contribute to regulatory filings

Implement software solutions for recruiting

Participate in meetings with Capitol Hill

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaboration with AI researchers; Collaboration with attorneys; Work with Legal team; Embed with People team

Communication Scope

Writing skills

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