Engineering Site Lead - London at Perplexity AI

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

(Implied) Experience in site leadership or establishing/scaling offices in tech hubs
(Implied) Strong background in managing engineering teams, particularly infrastructure or AI infrastructure (5-15+ engineers)
(Implied) Expertise in technical leadership, including setting direction, architecture, and ensuring excellence in deployment, monitoring, scalability, and reliability for AI/ML workloads
(Implied) Ability to build and scale high-performing teams through strategic hiring and talent acquisition
(Implied) Experience fostering engineering culture and collaborating cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Operations, and global teams
(Implied) Location in or willingness to be based in London

Responsibilities

Establish and lead Perplexity's London office, setting the cultural foundation and operating principles
Build a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture that aligns with Perplexity's values while embracing the strengths of the London tech ecosystem
Serve as the primary point of contact for all London-based activities and represent the site in company-wide strategic discussions
Partner with People/HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure seamless site operations
Drive local community engagement, partnerships, and Perplexity's brand presence in the London and European tech community
Directly manage and mentor one or more infrastructure or AI infrastructure teams in London (5-15+ engineers)
Set technical direction and strategy for London-based infrastructure initiatives in alignment with company-wide goals
Drive architectural decisions and technical excellence across teams
Ensure robust systems for deployment, monitoring, scalability, and reliability of infrastructure supporting AI/ML workloads
Collaborate with engineering leaders globally to align on technical standards, best practices, and cross-site initiatives
Build and scale high-performing infrastructure and AI infrastructure teams through strategic hiring
Develop and execute talent acquisition strategy for the London site in partnership with recruiting
Create career development frameworks

Skills

Team Building

Leadership

Office Management

Scaling Operations

Culture Building

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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