AI Interaction Designer at Perplexity AI

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Exceptional taste with an intuitive sense of what makes communication work, spotting the difference between good and great responses
Technical fluency: comfortable with Python, understanding of how language models work, ability to implement ideas through code, and thinking about scaling improvements
Experience building processes that work at scale
Curiosity and drive: high standards, ability to elevate others, fascination with human communication and technology
Demonstrated passion for AI with specific prompt engineering and chaining projects
Background in data science, philosophy, psychology, linguistics, or related fields
Familiar with Python and running simple scripts
High-level understanding of LLMs, training, and RL
Excellent communication skills, particularly in teaching complex concepts
Creative problem-solving abilities with a "hacker spirit" for solving puzzles

Responsibilities

Design how AI communicates with users, transforming complex queries into clear, actionable responses
Build evaluation systems that maintain quality as the company scales
Create feedback loops between user needs and AI improvements
Collaborate with researchers, product teams, and engineers across the company

Skills

Python

Language Models

Conversation Design

AI Evaluation

Feedback Loops

Prompt Engineering

Cross-functional Collaboration

Perplexity AI

Advanced answer engine providing reliable information

About Perplexity AI

Perplexity AI provides an advanced answer engine that delivers accurate and reliable responses to user queries. The platform uses current sources to ensure the information is both precise and relevant. It caters to a wide audience, including individuals looking for quick answers and businesses needing detailed information. Unlike many competitors, Perplexity AI emphasizes high-quality, source-backed answers, making it a valuable resource for users seeking trustworthy data. The company's goal is to meet the increasing demand for immediate access to reliable information, generating revenue through subscription fees, advertising, and partnerships.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$890MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Consumer SoftwareIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company Equity

Risks

Pending copyright infringement class action poses legal and financial challenges.

Competition from Google's AI Mode could impact user retention and market share.

Otterly.AI's brand visibility tool may pressure Perplexity to maintain high performance.

Differentiation

Perplexity AI integrates large language models with search engines for precise responses.

The platform offers an open-source environment, enhancing public access to AI tools.

Perplexity's strategic acquisition of Carbon boosts its data connectivity capabilities.

Upsides

Partnership with Tripadvisor enhances travel planning with personalized recommendations.

$500M funding round increases valuation to $9 billion, supporting growth and innovation.

Integration with FactSet attracts financial clients with enhanced data accessibility.

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