Data Scientist - Product at Perplexity AI

San Francisco, California, United States

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$200,000 – $300,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, AIIndustries

Requirements

  • 6-8+ years of experience working as a data scientist or related role
  • Have worked at a fast-growing company working on consumer and/or growth
  • SQL expert
  • Extensive A/B testing experience
  • Extensive experience building dashboards using BI tools (ex: Omni, Mode, Hex, Looker or similar tools)
  • Self-starter and take ownership of your work end-to-end
  • Comfortable with open-ended problems
  • Some experience with data modeling
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with dbt
  • Comfortable with Python
  • Experience with Snowflake (especially as an admin)
  • Experience as one of the first data scientists at an early/growth stage company
  • Data engineering and/or analytics engineering experience
  • ML experience

Responsibilities

  • Develop data-driven insights from user behavior to inform our product roadmap and accelerate adoption
  • Come up with hypotheses and validate them by designing, running, and analyzing A/B tests
  • Figure out the right metrics and visualizations to track and implement them in dashboards, from features to company-wide
  • Work closely with other functions, such as engineering, product, growth, design, and user research
  • Build tables to make analysis more efficient and make data more accessible

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SQLA/B testingdashboardsBI toolsdata modelingPythondbtSnowflakedata engineeringML

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Data Scientist role?

The cash compensation range is $200,000 - $300,000, with final offers determined by factors like experience and expertise. Equity may also be part of the total compensation package.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents, plus a 401(k) plan.

Is this Data Scientist role remote or onsite?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this Data Scientist position?

Required skills include 6-8+ years as a data scientist, SQL expertise, extensive A/B testing experience, and experience building dashboards with BI tools like Omni, Mode, Hex, or Looker. Candidates should be self-starters comfortable with open-ended problems.

What makes a strong candidate for this Data Scientist role?

Strong candidates have 6-8+ years of data science experience at a fast-growing company, expertise in SQL and A/B testing, and experience as an early data scientist. Preferred experience includes dbt, Python, Snowflake, data engineering, and ML.

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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