Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property (Patent)

Perplexity AI is looking for a Senior Counsel, Patents to build and lead our intellectual property strategy from the ground up. As one of the fastest-growing AI companies in the world, protecting our innovations in search, AI reasoning, and retrieval-augmented generation is a critical strategic priority and this role is central to that mission. You'll be our first dedicated patent attorney, responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive patent portfolio strategy that reflects the depth and pace of our engineering and product innovation. The ideal candidate brings a technical foundation in computer science or a related field, significant experience in patent prosecution and portfolio strategy at a top IP firm or in-house at a technology company, and genuine enthusiasm for working closely with engineers and researchers to identify and protect what makes Perplexity unique. This is a rare opportunity to shape IP strategy at a defining moment in AI.. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Dev