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Research Resident

Perplexity
Posted onFeb 23, 2026
LocationSan Francisco, California, United States (On-site)
Employment typeContract
Salary$220k – $220k Yearly

The Perplexity Research Residency is our flagship program for enabling the best research talent across all disciplines to shape the future of AI. Our program creates pathways for exceptional researchers, engineers, analysts from fields beyond traditional AI research to contribute meaningfully to the future of AI research and its impact on users. Whether you're a theoretical physicist, a cognitive scientist, a biochemist, a quant, a mathematician, a philosopher, or an exceptional researcher in any other discipline, we’d like to encourage you to apply.

Please refer to the program homepage for full details on the Perplexity Research Residency and application process. In particular, refer to the “What We’re Looking For” section for the program criteria that will be used to select candidates.

The cash compensation for this role is $220,000 per year, prorated to a three-month term.

Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that provides accurate, real-time answers to questions backed by credible sources and citations.

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