Senior IT Support Engineer New San Francisco, California, United States

About Checkr Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140,000 companies and millions of people rely on Checkr for AI verification in the moments that matter most: getting a new job, a new place to live, a car ride, childcare, even a date. Customers include Uber, Pennymac, Airbnb, Doordash, Amazon, and Anthropic. We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable. Checkr is looking to grow our IT Operations team! We are looking for a Senior IT Support Engineer for Checkr’s San Francisco headquarters. This person will help ensure we provide world‑class technical support for our employees and our spaces. We are looking for a person that thrives in a fast‑paced environment, is an independent worker, and takes pride in their work by completing tasks right the first time. Ideally you have experience providing exceptional technology support in a start‑up and/or corporate environment, being comfortable with enterprise networking, conference room technology, and computer troubleshooting. The responsibilities of this position require an on‑site presence in our San Francisco office at least 4 days per week. This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong focus on process and documentation. You will be joining a diverse team that is passionate about finding ways to improve and innovate so that together we can provide Checkr with the best workplace technology experience. What you’ll do: Onsite Support Serve as the primary onsite support lead for our San Francisco office, ensuring the reliability and performance of all local IT infrastructure. Lead or assist in the physical deployment and maintenance of hardware during planned projects and changes. Provide in‑person, high‑level support for issues and serve as the main on‑site point of contact for IT with‑in the San Francisco office. Incident & Problem Management Maintain precise and up‑to‑date ticketing and project reports within IT systems. Act as the final escalation point for complex and recurring incidents that cannot be resolved by junior support engineers. Participate in an on‑call rotation. Perform advanced troubleshooting and in‑depth diagnostics to identify the root cause of systemic issues. Develop and implement permanent solutions or robust workarounds to restore service and prevent recurrence. Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts for critical incidents, documenting findings and proposing long‑term corrective actions. Knowledge & Skill Development Create and maintain knowledge base articles detailing complex solutions, best practices, and troubleshooting guides to empower lower‑tier support staff. Mentor and train junior support engineers to improve their technical skills and reduce the need for escalations. Participate in Major Incident Management teams, providing expert‑level technical support to resolve high‑priority outages quickly. Proactive & Strategic Contributions Collaborate with engineering, development, and infrastructure teams to identify and resolve underlying service issues. Proactively monitor system performance and trends to identify potential problems before they impact users. Design, build, and scale AI‑driven automations and agentic workflows to eliminate highly manual, repetitive internal tasks across departments. Integrate internal tools and ticketing systems (like Slack, Jira, or Google) with LLM APIs to build automated triage and response mechanisms. Provide technical input for new projects, system upgrades, and change management processes to ensure future services are reliable and supportable. Contribute to the continual service improvement of IT processes and services, aligning with ITIL principles. What you bring: 5+ years experience with Mac and PC technical support 5+ years experience working in a heavily SaaS‑based environment (Google Workspace, Okta, Slack, Miro, Atlassian, Zoom, etc.) 4+ years coordinating with stakeholders to provide a high level of customer care with onsite support for executives and ICs within the Checkr office Ability to create strong connections with internal and external teams Deep understanding of computer fundamentals: networking, hardware & operating systems Experience performing hardware/software configuration and troubleshooting on MAC & Windows devices A positive attitude and excitement for building new processes and policies for a rapidly growing organization Ability to form strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Experience with MDM (IRU, Intune) Ability to work daily in our San Francisco office. An A‑player mindset with a strong bias for action: you raise the bar, move with urgency, stay resilient through ambiguity, and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes. Pay Transparency Disclosure 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. On‑target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco, CA)

$111,000 - $130,000 USD

What We Offer 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 At Checkr, we believe an in‑office work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Nashville, TN; and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3+ days a week. In‑office perks are provided, such as lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location. 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. Applicant Privacy Policy If you are a California resident or are located in Alberta or British Columbia, our Applicant Privacy Policy applies to our collection and processing of your personal information when you apply for a role with us or otherwise participate in our recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Checkr