Full-Time

Contact Center Engineer

Zendesk, Nice InContact CX1

Posted on 10/31/2025

Earnest

Earnest

201-500 employees

Fintech lender offering low-interest student loans

Compensation Overview

$127.4k - $159.3k/yr

United States

In Person

Willing to travel to the office quarterly; remote work not 100% available.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Zendesk
Requirements
  • 6+ years experience managing contact center software in a call center environment.
  • Proven experience in leading and developing at least one person, preferably in a contact center environment.
  • Strong knowledge of contact center technologies, including but not limited to Zendesk, Nice InContact CX1, Ada Chatbot, and related systems.
  • Experience in project management, process improvement, and technical mentoring.
  • Willing to travel to the office quarterly to collaborate with other Earnies.
  • Based in the US.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the configuration and customization of contact center software to align with business requirements and assess, select and implement contact center tools and technologies.
  • Engaging in close collaboration with IT, Engineering, and vendor support teams to efficiently implement new tools, upgrade existing ones, and promptly address and resolve any technical challenges that may arise.
  • Identifying opportunities for process automation through technology to streamline contact center workflows, improve agent efficiency, and enable customers to self-serve through self-help portals or interactive voice response (IVR) systems.
  • Implement process changes and automation to enhance agent productivity and customer experience.
  • Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., customer support teams, IT, business units) to understand their requirements and align contact center technology accordingly.
  • Overseeing and optimizing our contact center technologies, ensuring seamless operations, and enhancing the overall customer support experience.
  • Leading and supporting technology migration projects to ensure smooth transitions to newer platforms.
Desired Qualifications
  • Contact Center Certification: Obtaining certifications specific to contact center technology, such as CCCE (Contact Center Engineer), can demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in this field.
  • Project Management Certification.
  • Customer Experience (CX) Training.

Earnest provides low-interest loans in the United States, specializing in student loan refinancing, private student loans, and personal loans. The platform uses data analysis and underwriting software to tailor rates to each borrower's financial profile. Loans come with flexible repayment plans and terms, and the company earns revenue from the interest on issued loans. Earnest distinguishes itself through data-driven underwriting that customizes pricing for individual borrowers and by offering adaptable repayment options, appealing to financially responsible customers. Its goal is to stay competitive by adjusting rates to market conditions while helping people manage education and personal debt.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$482M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $200 referral bonus creates viral growth among financially responsible borrowers.[1]
  • 0.25% rate reduction for autopay enrollment incentivizes recurring revenue streams.[1]
  • Serves $5,000-$500,000 loan range, capturing high-debt graduate student segment.[1]

What critics are saying

  • SoFi's aggressive expansion with lower rates captures high-income borrower market share.[2]
  • C+ rating reflects restrictive 650 credit minimum, driving applicants to competitors.[1]
  • Hard credit checks on refinances damage customer scores, prompting competitor switching.[1]

What makes Earnest unique

  • Considers 10,000+ data points beyond credit scores for underwriting decisions.[1]
  • Offers 180 customizable loan term options across 5-20 year repayment periods.[2]
  • Eliminates origination fees, prepayment penalties, and late fees entirely.[2]

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Company Equity

INACTIVE