Desktop Support Engineer

Prosper; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 5% company match

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible time off

Udemy access for professional growth

Childcare assistance

Job summary

Prosper is seeking a Desktop Engineer to support our San Francisco office’s technology needs. The role includes managing equipment logistics, troubleshooting systems, and improving IT processes.

You'll work within a collaborative team, requiring 2+ years of experience with desktop platforms and a penchant for innovation. This position offers a competitive salary in a hybrid work model, allowing for a balance between in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience supporting medium-sized enterprises.
• Experience with desktop platforms (Windows and macOS).
• Ability to learn new technologies and processes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding, off-boarding, and equipment logistics.
• Support tickets in the Jira Help Desk system.
• Troubleshoot support tickets and provide detailed notes.
• Image and provision laptops for new employees.
• Assist with desktop support and hardware troubleshooting.
• Implement processes to improve support efficiency.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience supporting medium-sized enterprises

Desktop support for Windows and macOS

Active Directory knowledge

Google Workspace and Microsoft O365

AI tools for workflow automation

Experience updating IT asset management systems

Team player

Tools

Jira

Slack

Confluence

Okta

Job description

Your role in our mission

We are seeking a resourceful, reliable, and motivated Desktop Engineer to help manage the technology needs of employees in our San Francisco office. A qualified candidate will have solid experience with both macOS and Windows devices, including troubleshooting, software installation, remote management, and a strong working knowledge of industry best practices.

The Desktop Engineer will report to the Support Manager of Corporate IT and will work as part of the tightly knit Corporate IT team to provide all employees with the best possible experience with the technology they use in their daily work lives. In this role, you'll be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, take ownership of recurring issues, and help mentor more junior team members. Above all other factors, we are looking for a smart, driven candidate who wants to be part of a culture of innovation and creativity as we develop and define the peer‑to‑peer lending market.

This is a hybrid role that will be required to be on‑site in our San Francisco office Tuesday – Thursday with the flexibility of working from home on Mondays and Fridays.

How you'll make an impact

• Manage onboarding, off‑boarding, equipment shipping and receiving on a rotating schedule.
• Work on support tickets from the Jira Help Desk Ticketing System, updating the system with work performed and problem resolution.
• Remotely troubleshoot tickets and provide detailed notes on steps taken to resolve.
• Image / provision laptops and access to systems for new employees so that they are properly configured for employee first use.
• Work with e‑waste vendors to decommission / recycle old assets.
• When onsite, handle desktop support walkups, including assisting employees with hardware troubleshooting.
• Maintain inventory of assets in our asset management system.
• Install and push software and security patches to client computers.
• Leverage AI tools to automate and streamline day‑to‑day tasks, improve response times, and reduce repetitive manual work.
• Assist other team members in troubleshooting and repairing failures in office infrastructure such as printers, projectors, TV displays, wireless networks, and workstation setup.
• Provide A/V and conference call support for company and departmental meetings.
• Identify, develop, and implement processes and policies that improve the efficiency of the support function.

Skills that will help you thrive

• Amazing interpersonal skills, being patient and friendly while identifying and supporting the needs of end‑users.
• 2+ years of relevant experience supporting medium‑sized enterprises.
• Strong experience supporting major desktop platforms (Windows and macOS) and fundamental employee computing needs.
• Understanding of Active Directory objects for management of users and computers.
• Hands‑on experience with the Google Workspace, and Microsoft O365 Suite.
• Experience using AI tools to automate workflows and increase day‑to‑day productivity.
• The ability to learn new technologies and processes quickly.
• Experience with updating an IT asset management system for keeping an up‑to‑date inventory of all IT assets and their location.
• The ability to identify, develop, and implement processes and policies to improve efficiency in handling support issues.
• The ability to be a strong team player.
• The ability to work different shifts and schedules, including occasional on‑call after‑hours support.
• Experience with Okta, MFA, Slack, Microsoft AVD’s, Jira, and Confluence are a major plus.

Resources to help you prosper

• A connected experience: We prioritize high‑touch collaboration and flexibility. Whether you are working from our San Francisco or Phoenix offices or joining us as a fully remote team member, we provide the digital‑first tools and intentional culture to keep you synced and supported
• Invested in your future: A competitive salary and a 401(k) with a 5% company match to help you build long‑term financial security
• Holistic well‑being: We provide the resources you need to thrive, from flexible time off and paid parental leave to an annual wellness allowance and comprehensive health coverage
• Professional & personal growth: Take advantage of a suite of premium perks, including Udemy access, childcare assistance, pet insurance, and a bevy of additional savings through Beneplace

$84,000 - $100,000 a year

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. California applicants: view our CCPA Notice for Applicants. Illinois applicants: view our Artificial Intelligence Notice for Applicants. Prosper is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Prosper will consider qualified applicants who are non‑US citizens and will provide green card sponsorship.

*All personal loans are made by WebBank.

¹The Prosper® Card is an unsecured credit card issued by Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard® International.