Checkr
Staff AI Operations Architect
San Francisco, California, United States · Staff+
Sponsorship not specified$165k-$194kDetected 14 days ago
Machine LearningCollaboration
About the role
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Architect and lead the shift from transactional to system-level resolutions, defining how risk drives routing and where human judgment is applied
- Design and operate the human-in-the-loop framework that connects expert review to AI model improvement, defining the feedback architecture so every expert decision generates signal that makes automated detection smarter over time
- Partner with Analytics, ML/AI, and Product teams as the operational voice in a cross-functional build
- Demonstrated ability to execute roadmaps while building the operational infrastructure underneath them
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to make architectural decisions, including quality thresholds, routing logic, capacity tradeoffs - not just optimize existing processes
- Cross-functional instincts: you've partnered closely with technical teams and can translate between operational reality and system design
- 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
- you've partnered closely with technical teams and can translate between operational reality and system design
- 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.
- At Checkr, we believe an in office work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in operations or business operations with a track record of designing and delivering systems that scale
- Experience in human-in-the-loop or AI-assisted operations, ideally in a regulated industry (background screening, fintech, healthtech, compliance)
Skills
- Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.
Compensation
- For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website.
- OR Base Salary range (San Francisco, CA)
- $165,000 - $194,000 USD
Benefits
- 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
- In-office perks are provided, such as lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages.
- You'll partner closely with Analytics, ML/AI, and Product teams as Checkr advances how AI and human expertise work together and this role is central to making that vision operational.
- A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.
Company info
- 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.
This listing is sourced directly from Checkr's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.