Perplexity
Perplexity is currently hiring for 13 data science, machine learning and AI roles, mostly for machine learning engineers, research scientists and AI engineers. Openings are based in San Francisco, Berlin and London, and 1 of them is open to remote candidates. The skills Perplexity asks for most often are AI, LLMs, Recommendation Systems and Machine Learning. Hiring teams include Search, AI Research & Systems and Data Science. Across 6 listings that published pay, the median advertised base salary is $313k a year. We've listed 16 roles at Perplexity since March 2025.
At a glance
- Website
- perplexity.ai
- Roles
- Machine Learning Engineer (6)Research Scientist (2)AI Engineer (1)Analytics Engineer (1)Data Scientist (1)
- Teams
- Search (7) · AI Research & Systems (2) · Data Science (2) · AI Products (1) · Platform & Infrastructure (1)
- Seniority
- Senior (5) · Junior (3) · Staff (3)
- Remote
- 1 of 13 open roles
- Advertised pay
- $313k median · $253k–$333k typical (6 listings, annual USD)
- On the board since
- March 2025 · 16 roles listed
13 roles at Perplexity
Past roles at Perplexity
Positions we’ve listed that are now closed — kept for reference.
Working at Perplexity: common questions
Is Perplexity hiring data scientists right now?
Yes — Perplexity has 13 open data science, machine learning or AI roles on the board, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. The most recent was posted on October 6, 2026.
What kind of data roles does Perplexity hire for?
Current openings break down as Machine Learning Engineer (6), Research Scientist (2), AI Engineer (1) and Analytics Engineer (1). They sit in teams such as Search, AI Research & Systems, Data Science and AI Products.
What skills does Perplexity look for?
The most requested skills are AI, LLMs, Recommendation Systems, Machine Learning, Python and Distributed Training. AI appears in 13 of 13 listings.
Does Perplexity offer remote data jobs?
1 of 13 of Perplexity's current data roles are open to remote candidates.
Where is Perplexity hiring?
Open roles are based in San Francisco, Berlin, London, New York and Palo Alto.
What seniority levels does Perplexity hire at?
By seniority, openings are senior (5), junior (3) and staff (3).
How much does Perplexity pay data scientists?
Across 6 listings that published a salary, the median advertised base pay is $313k a year, with most falling between $253k and $333k. Figures are converted to annual US dollars and reflect advertised ranges, not confirmed offers.