Perplexity
Compensation Lead
$150K–$230K
San Francisco +1 · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco
New York City
About the job
Build and run Perplexity’s compensation function, including compensation programs, pay decisions, reviews, data, and processes.
What you'll do
- Develop compensation philosophy, market positioning, salary ranges, benchmarks, and cash and equity guidelines.
- Manage offers, promotions, pay adjustments, and compensation reviews; coordinate implementation with partner teams.
- Model and advise on compensation decisions, assess pay inconsistencies, and improve compensation data, tools, and workflows.
What they ask for
- Experience establishing or substantially rebuilding compensation programs and remaining accountable for their operation.
- Hands-on experience with market pricing, salary ranges, cash and equity programs, compensation reviews, and individual pay recommendations.
- Ability to build and audit models, assess imperfect data, and explain assumptions and trade-offs to leadership.
- Independent execution, discretion, and clear communication with recruiters, managers, and employees.
Pay
$150K – $230K USD base salary
AI focus
Use approved automation and AI tools where helpful, while protecting employee information and verifying results.
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