Director Of IT

Details

Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine founded in December 2022 and growing rapidly as one of the world’s leading AI platforms. Perplexity has raised over $1B in venture investment from investors including Elad Gil, Daniel Gross, Jeff Bezos, Accel, IVP, NEA, NVIDIA, and Samsung. The company’s objective is to build accurate, trustworthy AI that powers decision-making and assistive AI across organizations. Perplexity handles hundreds of millions of queries per month and is scaling its team and infrastructure to support rapid growth.

This role is based in-person at Perplexity’s San Francisco office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IT strategy that removes obstacles and rapidly equips teams with the tools and resources needed to achieve business goals.
• Oversee major office buildouts and implement robust IT infrastructure for new site launches and expansions.
• Lead IT roadmaps and overall management of hardware, software, tools, and vendors.
• Manage vendor relationships and conduct risk assessments for technology providers, SaaS offerings, and AI tools.
• Build, lead, and scale high-performing IT teams across local and remote offices.
• Provide effective technical support and resolve complex IT issues quickly.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years at director or similar level.
• At least 3 years’ experience in fast-growth technology or startup environments.
• Significant experience leading remote teams and managing large office buildouts.
• Strong leadership, project management, and business communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in macOS and GSuite environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Cash compensation range: $200,000 - $240,000 per year. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including experience and expertise and may vary from the listed range.
• Equity: Equity may be part of the total compensation package.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Includes a 401(k) plan.

Additional details

• The role requires both strategic vision and operational excellence, with hands-on involvement in critical initiatives.
• The Director will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for building scalable IT solutions and ensuring technology enables rapid innovation across the organization.