Checkr

Senior Software Engineer

San Francisco, California, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$185k-$218kDetected 5 days ago

JavaScriptRubyReactRailsFull-Stack DevelopmentData AnalysisA/B TestingCustomer SuccessCollaboration

About the role

Over 140,000 companies and millions of people rely on Checkr for AI verification in the moments that matter most: getting a new job, a new place to live, a car ride, childcare, even a date.
Every year, our team provides insights on tens of millions of users across multiple verticals: online dating, car rental, short-term rentals, and many more.

Take full ownership of the entire process of developing end-to-end applications - from shaping the idea to delivering the finished application.
Build and improve APIs, including integrating with third-party services to expand what our products can do.
Keep code reliable and easy to maintain with solid testing, thoughtful reviews, and good practices.
Building scalable APIs and asynchronous event-based architecture that can reliably handle very high traffic.
autonomy and empowerment to validate a customer need, get team buy-in, and ship a rapid MVP.
you raise the bar, move with urgency, stay resilient through ambiguity, and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes.
We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
At Checkr, we believe an in office work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection.
Checkr 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.

BS/MS degree in either computer science or an engineering discipline.
6+ years of full stack software development experience.
Have founded or held early roles at successful fast-paced startups.
Advanced knowledge in Ruby (Rails), Javascript (React), or similar languages/frameworks.
Experimentation mindset: autonomy and empowerment to validate a customer need, get team buy-in, and ship a rapid MVP.
Early-stage approach: comfort with ambiguity, balancing speed and perfection, and the confidence and curiosity to help guide product direction.
An A-player mindset with a strong bias for action: you raise the bar, move with urgency, stay resilient through ambiguity, and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes.

getting a new job, a new place to live, a car ride, childcare, even a date.
Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.
About the team/role

Learning and development allowance
Competitive cash and equity compensation, and opportunity for advancement
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
Flexible PTO policy
Monthly wellness stipend
In-office perks are provided, such as lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages.
A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.

we operate with the speed of a small startup, while enjoying the leverage and resources of a known technology brand.
Since launching, we've seen significant growth and we are looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in the continued growth of our startup.
As part of our small team, you will be empowered to take significant end-to-end ownership - from idea to execution to real customer and business impact.
Work closely with customers, engineers, and leaders to design, build, and launch new products.
Embrace a customer-centric, product-first approach - partner directly with customer success, customers and stakeholders to better understand their needs and turn those into useful features.

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