Senior Software Engineer, Verifications

Senior Software Engineer, Screenings & Verifications About CheckrCheckr 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. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable.We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.As a Senior Software Engineer on the Screenings & Verifications team at Checkr, you will play a crucial role in advancing our product in our mission to create the data platform of the future. This team focuses on mature products, such as employment, education, drug, and health screenings, by expanding supply chains and enhancing user experiences. They aim to innovate existing products by exploring partnerships and real‑time offerings. There are plans to invest in international products to improve turnaround times and customer experiences, with a focus on achieving feature and product parity with their domestic offerings.What you’ll doDevelop new platform capabilities and product offerings from design through releaseFind the balance between speed to market and long‑term growth by designing for the horizon and building for todayPartner with Product to define appropriately sized initiatives to construct a roadmap that meets business needs quarter over quarterPreserve customer goodwill by ensuring system availability by participating in on‑call rotation, addressing support tickets, and taking action on preventative measures to improve reliabilityProvide mentorship to engineers on the team and across the organizationPlay an active role in the continuous improvement of the engineering organization through lunch table discussions, team showcases, and reviews with senior leadershipWhat you bringSolid understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as relational and non‑relational databases, data structures, algorithms, and REST APIsExperience with domain modeling, object design, and system architectureProven track record of writing clear, tested, and concise codeProficiency to set expectations and inform decisions through project estimates based on the information availableAbility to write and review technical proposals, providing constructive feedback and articulating trade‑offsStrong sense of ownership across all aspects of the development lifecycle, including incident response and accountability for product robustnessDesire to collaborate and share knowledge with peers, both within the team and across the organizationEagerness to learn, improve, and innovate in a fast‑paced and collaborative environmentWhat you getA fast‑paced and collaborative environmentLearning and development allowanceCompetitive compensation and opportunity for advancement100% medical, dental, and vision coverageUp to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning servicesFlexible PTO policyMonthly wellness stipend, home office stipendEqual Employment Opportunities at CheckrCheckr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.The base salary range for this role is $183,000 to $215,000 in San Francisco, CA.The base salary range for this role is $155,000 to $182,000 in Denver, CO.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-02-19