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Staff Software Engineer, Screenings & Verifications

Checkr
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States; San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 10+ years of software development experience
  • 3+ years experience in a project leadership role
  • Deep expertise in backend development (e.g., Ruby, Node.js, or similar)
  • Working proficiency in frontend technologies such as JavaScript and React
  • Experience building scalable systems with automated testing and observability
Nice to have
  • Experience with A/B testing
What the job really is

As a Staff Software Engineer in the Screenings & Verifications organization at Checkr, you will lead the development of screening products that help customers make informed risk assessments. Your role involves driving technical architecture across multiple product teams, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the quality and scalability of services. You will also mentor engineers and promote best practices within the organization.

Benefits
  • Learning and development allowance
  • Competitive cash and equity compensation
  • 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Monthly wellness stipend
Things to weigh
  • In-office work environment required 3+ days a week
  • No specific mention of technologies used beyond backend and frontend
Job score3.4/5
Benefits4/5
Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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