Staff Operations AI Engineer at Checkr

This role is designed for a heavyweight **Systems or Automation Engineer** who specializes in the intersection of backend logic and AI orchestration. The ideal candidate has 5-7+ years of experience and is comfortable moving beyond simple API calls to architecting complex, event-driven workflows that power autonomous agents. You should be highly proficient in JavaScript and SQL, with a deep understanding of data normalization for LLMs. The compensation for this Denver-based hybrid role (3 days in-office) is a competitive **$150k–$176k**, plus equity. Checkr offers elite-tier benefits, including 100% covered health premiums, a monthly wellness stipend, and up to $25k for fertility or adoption services. As a "Staff" level role, this is a high-authority position where you will set the engineering standards for how AI is integrated across the company's operations. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have built production-grade AI agents or automated workflows involving guardrails and complex error handling. * Are an expert at designing integrations between CRMs (Salesforce/Zendesk) and internal data systems. * Prefer a "systems thinker" approach, focusing on reliability, schema drift, and observability over basic scripting. * Thrive in a high-growth environment and enjoy a mix of deep technical execution and cross-team mentorship.