Senior AI Solutions Engineer, Checkr
$150-176k
2-3 days a week in office
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1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$150-176k
2-3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build a fairer future by designing technology to create opportunities for all.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent experience. A graduate degree is a plus
- Engineering Leadership Experience: 5+ years of experience in engineering roles with a focus on building and deploying AI technologies that drive productivity
- AI Expertise: 3+ years of hands-on experience developing AI-infused products, including machine learning, generative AI, deep learning, and statistical modeling techniques
- Technical Proficiency: Strong programming skills in languages such as Python; experience with AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar tools
- Analytical Mindset: Exceptional ability to tackle open-ended problems in unstructured environments, synthesizing complex data into actionable insights
- Collaborative Approach: Proven track record of working effectively within cross-functional teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Adaptability: Flexible and introspective, with a willingness to learn, teach, lead, and follow as situations require
- Passion for Innovation: A deep interest in leveraging AI to transform internal processes and enhance employee productivity
Desirable
- Strong experience in building web applications and deploying containerized application deployments that run in Public Clouds such as AWS
- Experience leveraging Azure Cognitive Services
- Proven hands-on expertise and familiarity working with LLMs, RAGs, and open-source frameworks such as Lang Chain and Langflow
What the job involves
- Join the IT Engineering team as an AI Solutions Engineer, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing employee productivity across all departments at Checkr
- In this role, you will leverage cutting-edge AI technologies—including Large Language Models and Retrieval Augmented Generation—to develop and deploy AI-driven solutions that address complex internal challenges
- Collaborating closely with a diverse set of internal stakeholders, you'll have the opportunity to shape technological strategies that directly impact our mission to build the safe and fair data platform of the future
- Engage with Internal Teams: Collaborate with internal stakeholders across various departments to understand their workflows, identify pain points, and uncover opportunities where AI can enhance productivity and efficiency
- Develop AI Solutions: Design, develop, and deploy bespoke AI solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of internal teams, improving processes and decision-making capabilities
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineers, Product Designers, and other AI Solutions Engineers to integrate AI technologies into existing systems and workflows
- Iterate and Improve: Collect feedback from internal users to iterate on AI solutions, ensuring they continue to meet evolving needs and drive concrete impact within the organization
- Training and Enablement: Lead training sessions and workshops to empower internal teams with the knowledge and tools to effectively utilize AI solutions
- Strategic Planning: Contribute to the shaping of AI strategies and roadmaps aligned with organizational goals, ensuring that AI initiatives deliver maximum value
- Stay Current with AI Trends: Continuously research and stay informed about the latest advancements in AI to incorporate relevant innovations into internal solutions
- Communicate Insights: Present findings, progress updates, and future proposals to internal stakeholders, ranging from team members to executive leadership
Our take
Checkr addresses the unpleasant and time consuming process of background checks so that companies using on-demand employees can make safer, more informed hiring decisions in less time. Background checks are a critical part of the hiring process, and CEO Daniel Yannisse noticed that they were painfully slow, resulting in loss of work for candidates and productivity downturns for employers.
Before Checkr entered the market in 2014 with its innovative AI technology and a solid $50m in venture capital funding, companies were waiting upwards of two weeks for their checks. Checkr substantially reduces this time frame and has grown to receive a $5 billion valuation.
Checkr has accelerated growth by making several highly advantageous acquisitions of competitor companies GoodHire and Inflection. As the world of work embraces diversity and inclusion, the company announced an end-to-end service for candidates wishing to expunge their criminal records, furthering the company’s ‘fair chance’ mission and clearing 1000s of candidates for free since 2021. New products launched at the end of 2023 include Checkr Pay (providing access to payment right after a shift) and Checkr Onboard (unified onboarding processes), exemplifying how Checkr is keeping pace with a rapidly changing, flexible, and mobile-first workforce.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Sep 2021
$250m
SERIES E
Sep 2019
$160m
SERIES D
Total funding: $545.2m
Company benefits
- Parental leave
- Stock optoins
- Work from home opportunities
- Comprehensive Health Plans | We cover 100% of insurance premiums and offer generous parental and family leave
- Competitive Compensation | We offer competitive salaries and meaningful equity
- A Variety of Food and Snacks | Our culinary team serves a rotating menu for lunch each day, along with unlimited snacks and drinks
- Wellness Programs | We invest in the holistic well-being of every team member through education reimbursements, onsite massages, and physical therapy
- Flexible Paid Time Off | We want you to take the time you need to relax and recharge
- Fitness and Public Transport Reimbursement | We’ll cover your commute and help you stay active with our onsite gym or fitness provider of choice
Company values
- Humility - We are respectful and free from arrogance. We put the success of our employees over our company and are excited to learn from each other.
- Grit - We are passionate and hustle to raise the bar. We persevere through our challenges and grow from our failures.
- Transparency - We trust each other to communicate the good and the bad as it relates to doing our best work. We aren’t afraid to voice our opinions and are receptive to feedback.
- Connection - We genuinely care about each other and understand that our people are our power. We celebrate our lived experiences and enjoy helping and supporting each other.
- Ownership - We strive for thoughtful impact, take pride in our work, and hold ourselves accountable. We step up and take on new challenges to help further the success of the company.
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Jonathan Perichon
(CTO)After an MSc in Computer Science, Jonathan worked as a Software Engineer at Mogreet and deliv for a combined year and a half. He co-founded Checkr in May 2014, serving as CTO since.
Daniel Yanisse
(CEO)Daniel worked as a Software Engineer at Mogreet and Deliv before co-founding Checkr.
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