$220K Perplexity research gig
Perplexity AI’s Research Residency is offering $220,000 for a three‑month program with rolling applications and visa support — no PhD required. The post frames it as a high‑pay, short‑term pathway for quants and applied ML practitioners seeking hands‑on AI research experience in SF/Palo Alto (x.com).
Perplexity’s program page lists a $220,000 annualized base salary that is paid pro rata for the residency — roughly $55,000 for the three‑month term. (perplexity.ai (perplexity.ai)) Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, and accepted candidates are told they should expect to begin their residency within eight weeks of acceptance. (perplexity.ai (perplexity.ai)) The residency is described as a full‑time, in‑person commitment at Perplexity’s San Francisco or Palo Alto offices and explicitly states “no side projects”—hours are dedicated to Perplexity research work paired with senior researcher mentorship. (perplexity.ai (perplexity.ai)) Perplexity states it will provide immigration and visa sponsorship support “based on individual circumstances,” and the “who we’re looking for” section names technical and quantitative disciplines (including quantitative finance) among target backgrounds. (perplexity.ai (perplexity.ai)) The program description lists a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, and promises access to computational resources, research tools, and datasets for residents. (perplexity.ai (perplexity.ai)) Multiple external job listings mirror Perplexity’s posting, though a few third‑party boards previously showed inconsistent duration language (some listings referenced a six‑month prorated term), creating discrepancy across job aggregators. (itspronounceddata.getro.com (itspronounceddata.getro.com), jobs.ashbyhq.com (jobs.ashbyhq.com))
