Senior Manager, AI Solutions and Integrations Engineering

About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable.

We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2024 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.

Join the Corporate Engineering team as the Sr. Manager, AI Solutions, where you'll lead a team dedicated to 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. You will play a pivotal role in shaping technological strategies that directly impact our mission to build the safe and fair data platform of the future. This role will report to the Head of Corporate Engineering.

What you’ll do:  

• Lead and mentor a team of AI Solutions Engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Engage with executive stakeholders to align AI initiatives with organizational goals, ensuring strategic alignment and impactful outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across various departments to gather requirements, understand workflows, and propose AI-driven improvements.
• Design, develop, and deploy bespoke AI solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of internal teams, improving processes and decision-making capabilities.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate AI technologies into existing systems and workflows.
• Gather feedback on AI solutions, refining them based on user needs and business objectives.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to help internal teams understand and adopt AI solutions.
• Stay up to date on the latest AI advancements and share relevant findings with the team to help inform solution design.
• Present findings, progress updates, and future proposals to internal stakeholders, from team members to executive leadership.
  
  

What you’ll bring:  

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with a focus on AI/ML projects.
• Strong ability to engage and align with executive stakeholders, driving strategic initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent experience. A graduate degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of professional experience in engineering roles focused on productivity or data-centric solutions.
• Robust programming skills in Python and experience with AI frameworks and technologies such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and containerizing solutions with tools like Docker and Kubernetes within cloud environments like AWS and Azure.
• Exceptional ability to tackle open-ended problems in unstructured environments, synthesizing complex data into actionable insights.
• Proven track record of working effectively within cross-functional teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A deep interest in leveraging AI to transform internal processes and enhance employee productivity.

What you’ll get

• A fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Learning and development allowance
• Competitive cash and equity compensation and opportunity for advancement
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
• Flexible PTO policy
• Monthly wellness stipend, home office stipend

At Checkr, we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 2 to 3 days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch four times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages. 

One of Checkr’s core values is Transparency. To live by that value, we’ve made the decision to disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website.

The base salary range for this role is $193,000 to $227,000 if based in San Francisco, CA and  $163,000 to $192,000 if based in Denver, CO.

Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr

Checkr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.