Senior Software Engineer

Checkr is revolutionizing the background screening industry by building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Founded in 2014, Checkr serves over 100,000 customers including major companies like DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable. The company is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2024 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in advancing Checkr's product vision and mission to create the data platform of the future. You'll work across the entire product development lifecycle, collaborating with engineers and product teams to architect and deliver new platform capabilities. The role demands technical excellence in modernizing the stack, simplifying system architecture, and automating workflows for enhanced scalability.

The position offers a hybrid work environment with hubs in Denver, San Francisco, and Santiago, requiring 2-3 days of office presence weekly. You'll enjoy comprehensive benefits including full medical coverage, learning allowances, and wellness stipends. The company culture emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement through regular team showcases and leadership engagement.

Working at Checkr means joining a mission-driven team that's committed to fair hiring practices and creating opportunities for candidates from all backgrounds. The company actively supports diversity and inclusion, including considering candidates whose histories have been impacted by the justice system.

This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, offering opportunities to mentor others while contributing to a platform that's reshaping how companies make hiring decisions. The position provides competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to work on meaningful problems at scale.