Perplexity is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Systems Administrator to join our dynamic team, revolutionizing the way people search and interact with the internet. As an early hire in this crucial role, you will have an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our technology infrastructure from the ground up.
This role is based in-person in our San Francisco office 5 days a week.
Responsibilities
- Procure, maintain, and administer computers, networking equipment, and office technology
- Manage and optimize corporate software systems
- Oversee and enhance the Mobile Device Management (MDM) infrastructure
- Deploy and enforce robust security policies and procedures
- Provision and manage user accounts and permissions
- Provide prompt, effective technical support and troubleshoot complex issues
- Lead IT projects focused on endpoint management, security enhancements, and infrastructure improvements
- Deliver technical support and training on IT systems to staff (in-person and remotely)
Qualifications
- 4+ years of hands-on IT systems administration experience
- Strong proficiency in macOS & GSuite environments
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Extensive experience with network management, including LAN/WAN, DHCP, DNS, and firewalls
- Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, including firewalls, encryption, and antivirus solutions
- Proven track record in managing IT projects, including system upgrades and new implementations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Bonus
- Experience with AWS, Tailscale
- Experience with international IT regulations and compliance
The compensation range for this role is $100K - $130K.
At Perplexity, we've experienced tremendous growth and adoption since publicly launching the world's first fully functional conversational answer engine just over a year ago. Our AI-powered search assistant has amassed 10 million monthly active users as of early 2024, with our mobile apps installed over 1 million times across iOS and Android devices. In 2023 alone, we served over 500 million queries from users around the globe.
To support our rapid expansion, we've raised significant funding from some of the most respected investors in technology. In January 2024, we raised $73.6 million in a Series B round led by IVP, with participation from NVIDIA, Jeff Bezos' investment fund, NEA, Databricks, and other prominent firms. We followed that up with a $62.7 million Series B1 round in April 2024 led by Daniel Gross, valuing Perplexity at over $1 billion.
Our prominent investor base includes IVP, NEA, Jeff Bezos, NVIDIA, Databricks, Bessemer Venture Partners, Elad Gil, Nat Friedman, Naval Ravikant, Tobi Lutke, and many other visionary individuals.