Job Overview
Location
Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Data Scientist
Date Posted
February 12, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Join Perplexity as an experienced Data Scientist focused on Growth, playing a pivotal role in scaling our user base and expanding our global reach. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a dynamic startup, directly influencing the trajectory of our growth strategies through rigorous data analysis and actionable insights.
- • You will be a key collaborator, working hand-in-hand with our Growth, Marketing, Product, Enterprise, and Partnership teams. Your primary objective will be to leverage data to optimize and inform strategies across a wide spectrum of growth initiatives, including paid acquisition, organic growth, product development, user retention, monetization, and the cultivation of strategic partnerships.
- • Dive deep into user behavior, meticulously analyzing conversion funnels and retention patterns. Your insights will be instrumental in driving both paid and organic growth, identifying key levers for user acquisition and engagement.
- • Lead comprehensive user research and segmentation analyses. This will inform critical decisions regarding market targeting, product development roadmaps, and the optimization of paid campaigns, ensuring our efforts are precisely aligned with user needs and market opportunities.
- • Design, implement, and rigorously interpret A/B tests and other statistical experiments. This continuous experimentation will be crucial for enhancing marketing performance, refining product features, and improving the overall user experience, ensuring we are constantly iterating towards optimal outcomes.
- • Define, implement, and visualize key growth metrics across all facets of the user journey – from paid acquisition and organic channels to activation, retention, and monetization. You will build and maintain dashboards that provide clear visibility into business performance and marketing ROI, enabling data-driven decision-making at all levels.
- • Develop and refine data models and pipelines to enhance the efficiency of our analytics capabilities. This includes enabling self-service analytics for cross-functional teams and building robust infrastructure to support strategic decision-making.
- • Contribute directly to revenue growth initiatives by conducting in-depth pricing analysis, optimizing subscription models, and developing strategies for enterprise growth.
- • Analyze the performance of paid acquisition channels and campaigns with a critical eye. You will identify opportunities for optimization, guide budget allocation, and ensure the sustainable growth of our paid efforts.
- • Conduct detailed analyses of social media performance, SEO initiatives, and overall marketing spend. The goal is to maximize our reach, engagement, and cost-effectiveness across all marketing touchpoints.
- • This role demands a proactive and ownership-driven mindset. You will thrive in an environment with open-ended problems, embracing the challenge of finding innovative solutions and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration.
- • You will be instrumental in building and scaling Perplexity’s growth engine, transforming raw data into strategic advantages that drive measurable business outcomes. Your work will directly impact user acquisition, engagement, retention, and revenue, making this a highly visible and impactful position within the company.
- • The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and a passion for understanding and influencing user behavior in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
- • You will have the opportunity to shape the future of how Perplexity connects with and serves its users globally, making data science a core driver of our success.
- • This role requires a deep understanding of the growth lifecycle and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse stakeholders.
- • We are looking for someone who is not afraid to challenge the status quo and is eager to experiment with new approaches to growth, always grounded in data and user insights.
- • Your contributions will be vital in ensuring Perplexity continues its rapid ascent, solidifying its position as a leader in the information discovery space.
🎯 Requirements
- • 6-8 years of experience in a Data Scientist or related role with a strong focus on growth initiatives.
- • Proven experience across key growth disciplines such as paid acquisition, product marketing, SEO, social media, lifecycle marketing, product analytics, and/or conversion optimization.
- • Proficiency in SQL and hands-on experience with BI and visualization tools (e.g., Omni, Mode, Hex, Looker).
- • Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and analyzing A/B tests and statistical experimentation.
- • A self-starter mentality with a strong sense of ownership, comfortable tackling open-ended problems and collaborating effectively across teams.
- • Experience with data modeling and pipeline development (e.g., dbt, Airflow).
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive salary and equity package.
- • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- • Generous paid time off and holidays.
- • Remote-first work environment with flexibility.
- • Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team.
- • Significant impact on a rapidly growing product and company.
Skills & Technologies
Python
Data Science
Remote
About Perplexity AI, Inc.
Perplexity AI operates an AI-powered conversational search engine that answers queries by synthesizing live web information. The platform combines large language models with real-time retrieval, citing sources for transparency. Founded in 2022, the San Francisco-based company offers free and subscription tiers, mobile apps, and browser extensions, targeting consumers and enterprises seeking accurate, verifiable answers instead of traditional link lists.
