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IT Engineer

Perplexity AI · San Francisco

Applied AIonsitejunior$150k–$180k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Use Perplexity's Computer to build AI automations that run IT at scale.
  • Instrument and tune an agentic IT ticketing system to resolve requests fast.
  • Build self-service tools that help everyone across the company move fast.

What they offer

  • equity

Ideal candidate

Early-career IT generalist who ramps fast, reaches for AI first, and loves automating repetitive work away. Methodical troubleshooter who enjoys helping people in a fast-moving startup.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in IT help desk and systems administration, ideally in a fast-growing startup
  • Experience with macOS and Google Workspace
  • Experience with Google Workspace, Okta, ideally Okta Workflows
  • Experience using AI coding tools and scripting languages like Bash or Python
  • Familiarity with MDM like Jamf or Intune is a plus
  • Methodical approach to root-cause troubleshooting and strong interest in automating repetitive tasks
  • Clear, friendly communication and enjoyment in helping people
remote policy
hybrid

Lab profile

About Perplexity AI

Builds AI search answers and agentic Computer to turn knowledge into action.

What they build

  • Perplexity AI answer engine
  • Perplexity Computer agentic assistant
  • Comet AI browser and desktop apps

Known for

  • Agentic AI and agent capabilities
  • Applied AI product engineering
  • Cross-platform apps across web, mobile and desktop
  • Multimodal AI and integrations

Key facts

  • Founded in 2022
  • Headquartered in San Francisco, California
  • Serves millions of users daily
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