Senior Staff Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities.

In Short

• Lead critical cross-organizational initiatives and long-term design of core systems.
• Work across the R&D organization to understand product domain models and customer needs.
• Architect a best-in-class, API-first product for future scalability.
• Identify top opportunities for engineering impact.
• Own and execute organization-wide technical efforts.
• Contribute hands-on in high business risk areas.
• Document architectural best practices for the engineering organization.
• Upskill staff engineers to improve quality and scale.
• Support buy vs build decisions aligned with business strategy.
• Represent technical teams in discussions with company leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 15+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• 2+ years leading architecture projects across an organization.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in Ruby, GoLang, and Python.
• Solid understanding of Cloud technologies and backend stacks.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of microservices design.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Desire to learn and innovate.

Benefits

• Fast-paced and collaborative work environment.
• Learning and development allowance.
• Competitive cash and equity compensation.
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility and parental planning services.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• Monthly wellness and home office stipends.