Associate Product Manager, Perplexity AI
$210k
+ Equity
More information about location
Conversational AI-powered search tool
Job no longer available
Conversational AI-powered search tool
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
$210k
+ Equity
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To advance the way people discover and share information.
Role
Who you are
- Perplexity APMs are individuals who have accomplished remarkable things, want to immerse themselves fully in AI product development at global scale, and possess an unrivaled work ethic
- Individuals with exceptional talent that defies convention, whether proven in AI, physics, poker, or any other field—traditional and unconventional backgrounds welcome
- Self-starters who set high standards, work relentlessly, and approach challenges with creativity
- Insatiable curiosity and a tinkerer’s spirit
- Natural AI power users who grasp the latest tools, use them to amplify their own strengths, and inspire those around them
- Excellent writers, communicators, planners, and analytical thinkers who can define problems and deliver clarity
- People who can hold their own with top engineers—not necessarily coding daily, but with strong technical understanding and a keen sense for complexity and tradeoffs
- Team players who go where needed most—no task is too small if it helps colleagues or users
- Leaders who bring relentless enthusiasm, support their teammates, and lead with humility—never ego
What the job involves
- Perplexity’s Associate Product Manager (APM) program is created to be the AI industry’s flagship program for developing exceptional talent into tomorrow’s AI product leaders
- You will immerse yourself in scaling our market-leading products by orders of magnitude, incubating new product experiences that surprise and delight, and identifying tomorrow’s untapped opportunities in a rapidly evolving industry
- Our Associate Product Manager (APM) program develops future AI product leaders
- You’ll accelerate the growth of industry-leading AI products, launch innovative experiences that surprise and delight our users, and help uncover new opportunities in a rapidly evolving field
- You’ll work closely with our cofounders and collaborate with skilled teams in engineering, research, design, data, and business to shape the future of Perplexity and AI
- Our program is designed to maximize depth of experience. Rather than focusing on seminars or retreats, we immerse you directly in product development as it happens—raw, messy, and magical
- You’ll learn by building and contributing, not by watching from the sidelines
- Each APM receives direct mentorship from a Perplexity cofounder—typically our CTO or Chief Strategy Officer
- You’ll be assigned a portfolio they care deeply about, collaborate with teams, and get 1:1 guidance in our fast-paced environment
- Working alongside cofounders, you’ll learn how we navigate rapid market changes, make big bets, and ship better and faster than much larger teams
- Through hands-on work, you’ll gain broad product experience and quickly take on impact across the company
- Most APMs stay under cofounder mentorship for at least six months, with paths to continue as a product manager, move into other roles, or chart your own course
- Your growth at Perplexity is defined by your own talents and drive
Application process
- Submit your application by answering one core question: how do you meet the APM program criteria? In 400 words or less, share how your accomplishments and experience align with what we’re seeking—shorter, focused responses are welcome
- You may include links to a LinkedIn profile, personal site, or other work, but this is optional
- Your written response should include all relevant background information
- Applications for our first APM cohort are open until August 22, 2025, but slots are very limited to ensure every APM has an exceptional experience
- Interviews and reviews happen as applications come in, so the application period may close early if all spots are filled
- If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered
- Our selection process includes reviewing applications on a rolling basis and inviting selected candidates to one or more exploratory conversations
- If there’s a strong match, you’ll be invited for an onsite interview in San Francisco, where you’ll meet members of our product development teams and one of our cofounders
- We’ll assess your technical fluency, product instincts, and growth potential throughout this process
Our take
As artificial intelligence continues to drive changes in both business operations and day-to-day lives, Perplexity AI delivers an intelligent search engine powered by conversational AI, to improve search outcomes and "unlock the power of knowledge" for all.
Reaching impressive heights of 10 million monthly visits, Perplexity's "ask anything" method of search is clearly a popular one. What sets it apart from other search engines is in its answers, which are concise and fully cited, responding to the user query rather than simply providing a place in which they can scroll to find it themselves.
The company has raised substantial funding, with contributions from former execs at companies like OpenAI, Meta, and Quora, demonstrating the interest that it has drummed up in the space. Having doubled its annual recurring revenue between 2023 and 24, this investment will allow Perplexity AI to continue building out its product, and accelerate growth into the future.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Jul 2025
$100m
LATE VC
May 2025
$500m
LATE VC
Total funding: $1.5bn
Company benefits
- Equity
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
- 401(k)
- Generous home-office stipend
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Aravind Srinivas
(Co-Founder & CEO)Former Research Scientist at OpenAI, who has interned in Research at Google and Deep Mind. Obtained a PhD in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley.
Denis Yarats
(Co-Founder & CTO)PhD Student in AI at NYU. Former AI Research Scientist at Facebook AI Research, and Staff ML Engineer at Quora.
Johnny Ho
(Co-Founder & CSO)Previously a Quantitative Trader at Tower Research Capital, and Engineer at Quora.
Andy Konwinski
(Co-Founder)Co-Founder and Advisor at Databricks. Co-Founder and General Partner at CS Graduate Ventures, and Instructor at the University of California, Berkeley.
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