Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine founded in December 2022 and growing rapidly as one of the world's leading AI platforms. Perplexity has raised over $1B in venture investment from some of the world's most visionary and successful leaders, including Elad Gill, Daniel Gross, Jeff Bezos, Accel, IVP, NEA, Nvidia, Samsung, and many more. Our objective is to build accurate, trustworthy AI that powers decision-making for people and assistive AI wherever decisions are being made. Throughout human history, change and innovation have always been driven by curious people. Today, curious people use Perplexity to answer more than 780 million queries every month–a number that's growing rapidly for one simple reason : everyone can be curious.
We\'re seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Full Time Contract Support Associate to join our Customer Experience team, specializing in API Billing and Enterprise billing operations. This remote position is crucial for supporting our rapidly growing user base and enterprise customers as we scale our AI-powered search platform.
You'll be the bridge between our enterprise clients, internal teams, and billing systems, ensuring seamless resolution of complex billing issues while identifying opportunities for process improvements and revenue optimization.
Responsibilities
Billing Operations & Customer Support
- Manage complex API billing inquiries and Enterprise billing escalations with meticulous attention to detail
- Serve as primary point of contact for enterprise-grade customers experiencing billing issues
- Process billing adjustments, refunds, and account modifications in accordance with company policies
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies across multiple payment systems and subscription models
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of all billing interactions and resolutions
Stripe Platform Expertise
Leverage extensive Stripe experience to troubleshoot payment processing issuesNavigate Stripe Dashboard, APIs, and webhooks to investigate transaction failures and billing anomaliesCollaborate with engineering teams to resolve complex API integration issuesManage subscription lifecycle events, including upgrades, downgrades, and cancellationsHandle multi-currency billing scenarios and international enterprise accountsChargeback & Dispute Management
Monitor, investigate, and manage chargeback cases from initiation through resolutionPrepare comprehensive dispute documentation and representment materialsCoordinate with payment processors and card networks to minimize chargeback ratiosImplement proactive measures to prevent future disputes through customer education and process improvementsTrack chargeback trends and provide actionable insights to reduce future occurrencesCross-Team Collaboration & Process Improvement
Partner closely with billing engineers to diagnose and resolve technical customer issuesCollaborate with operations teams across Perplexity to ensure optimal resolution of billing casesWork with product, engineering, and finance teams to streamline billing processesIdentify systematic issues and opportunities for automation to improve customer experienceContribute to billing policy development and customer communication strategiesEnterprise Customer Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with enterprise clients and key stakeholdersProvide consultative support to enterprise customers on billing optimization and usage patternsEscalate complex enterprise issues appropriately while maintaining ownership of resolutionParticipate in enterprise customer success initiatives and retention effortsQualifications
Essential Experience
3+ years of experience in billing support, payment operations, or enterprise customer supportExtensive hands-on experience with Stripe platform, including :Stripe Dashboard navigation and reporting
Understanding of Stripe APIs, webhooks, and integration patternsSubscription billing, invoicing, and payment method managementMulti-currency processing and international billing scenariosProven experience communicating with enterprise-grade customers and stakeholdersStrong background in chargeback management and dispute resolution processesTechnical Skills
Proficient in payment processing concepts, including ACH, credit cards, and alternative payment methodsExperience with subscription billing models and recurring payment scenariosBasic understanding of credit, metering and API billing concepts to help assist users with specific billing questionsProficiency in Excel / Google Sheets for data analysis and reportingFamiliarity with CRM systems and ticketing platforms (Intercom)Soft Skills & Attributes
Exceptional problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and analytical thinkingOutstanding communication skills with ability to explain complex billing concepts clearlyCustomer-obsessed mindset with empathy and patience for frustrated customersCollaborative approach to working across multiple teams and departmentsOwnership mentality with ability to drive issues to completion independentlyAdaptability to work in a fast-paced, evolving startup environmentFinal offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including, experience and expertise.
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