Model Behavior Architect
Perplexity
Posted: January 15, 2026
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Job Description
Perplexity is looking for a Model Behavior Architect to help shape systems that reliably answer users' questions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, refine, and implement prompt engineering strategies to guide model behavior across research and general knowledge use cases
- Identify edge cases and behavioral inconsistencies in model outputs through structured testing and prompt iteration
- Develop automated and semi-automated pipelines for evaluating prompt effectiveness at scale
- Work cross-functionally with researchers, PMs, and engineers to align model behavior with product goals
- Collect and synthesize qualitative and quantitative feedback to inform prompt design improvements
- Collaborate on prompt libraries and reusable frameworks for internal and production-facing systems
- Stay current with the latest prompt engineering, alignment, and evaluation techniques from both industry and academia
QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated passion for AI and can share specific prompt engineering and chaining projects you're proud of
- Background in philosophy, psychology, linguistics, data science, or related fields
- Familiar with Python and running simple scripts
- High-level understanding of LLMs, training, RL
- Excellent communication skills, particularly in teaching complex concepts
- Creative problem-solving abilities with a "hacker spirit" for solving puzzles