Perplexity · 2 months ago
Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $220K/yr
6+ years expPerplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that is rapidly growing and aims to build accurate, trustworthy AI for decision-making. They are seeking a Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead to shape their compliance and risk management program, ensuring adherence to various regulations and frameworks.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ChatbotMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSearch Engine
Responsibilities
Implement and lead frameworks such as SOC2, ISO 27001 and HIPAA. Ensuring compliance with certification requirements
Ensure and maintain compliance with GDPR, CCPA, CPRA and other privacy regulations
Design and build scalable audit management processes and documentation systems that will support future expansion to additional compliance frameworks
Conduct risk assessments and mitigate data security and compliance risks
Write, update and enact policies capturing security, privacy, and AI safety requirements
Follow and help shape the AI regulatory and standards landscape to keep the company at the forefront of industry developments and best practices
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience leading engagements in audit and compliance
Experience leading compliance teams
Worked in high tech companies in cloud-native environments
Able to translate complex compliance requirements into clear and actionable work-streams
Strong commitment to cross-functional collaboration with IT, Security, GTM, and Engineering
Self-motivated, detailed and organized, with a diligent approach to project completion
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
Includes a 401(k) plan.
Company
Perplexity
Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine designed to provide accurate, real-time responses to user queries.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (12)
2024 (7)
2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.48BKey Investors
Cristiano RonaldoNuVenturesAccel
2025-12-05Undisclosed
2025-09-10Series Unknown· $200M
2025-08-15Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Aravind Srinivas
Cofounder, President, CEO
Denis Yarats
Co-Founder & CTO
Recent News
2026-01-17
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