Senior Software Engineer, Criminal Screenings
Checkr, Inc.Denver, Colorado, United States • San Francisco, California, United States • Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
Posted October 6, 2025
155000 - 215000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Checkr is dedicated to creating fairer work opportunities through advanced background screening technology. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Checkr offers comprehensive solutions including background checks, motor vehicle reports, and criminal searches, ensuring compliance with FCRA regulations. The company's platform aims to enhance hiring transparency, fairness, and efficiency, ultimately contributing to a better future for workers.
Job Description
Checkr is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team at the Criminal Screening platform. The role involves developing new platform capabilities, optimizing system architecture, and ensuring system availability and reliability for assessing criminal search results. The engineer will collaborate with Product and other teams to deliver innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- 6+ years of backend software development experience
- Strong proficiency in Ruby (preferred), Golang, or JavaScript/TypeScript
- Solid understanding of Computer Science fundamentals
- Experience with relational and non-relational databases, data structures, algorithms, and REST APIs
- Experience with domain modeling, object design, and system architecture
- Proven track record of writing clear, tested, and concise code
- Proficiency to set expectations and inform decisions through project estimates
- Ability to write and review technical proposals
- Strong sense of ownership
- Eagerness to learn
- Desire to collaborate
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Learning and development allowance
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Fertility, adoption, and parental planning reimbursement
- Flexible PTO policy
- Wellness stipend
- Home office stipend
