Senior Software Engineer

About CheckrCheckr builds people infrastructure for the future of work. We've designed a faster—and fairer—way to screen job seekers. Established in 2014, Checkr puts modern technology powered by machine learning in the hands of hiring teams, helping to hire great new people with an experience that’s fast, smooth, and safe. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable. A career at Checkr means collaborating with brilliant minds, disrupting an industry, and opening channels of employment to often overlooked candidates. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2024 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.About the team/roleWe're seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Candidates team. This team plays a crucial role in our mission by developing and maintaining the systems that manage the candidate application flow and related processes.As a Senior Software Engineer on the Candidates team, you'll work on high-impact projects that directly contribute to the core functionality of Checkr's background check services. You'll be instrumental in improving our candidate application systems, enhancing data processing capabilities, and ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for candidates going through the background check process.What you’ll do:Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient systems for the candidate application flowOptimize application processes to improve speed and user experience for candidatesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and improve candidate-facing functionalitiesEnsure data integrity and compliance with legal and privacy requirementsParticipate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical decision-makingMentor junior engineers and promote best practices within the teamTroubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production environmentsWork closely with product managers and other stakeholders to define and implement new featuresWhat you bring:5+ years of full-stack software development experienceStrong proficiency in at least one of Ruby (preferred), Python, or GolangProficiency in React, Angular, or similar frontend technologiesExperience with large-scale data processing and user flow optimizationSolid understanding of database systems, both SQL and NoSQLFamiliarity with cloud technologies (preferably AWS)Knowledge of security best practices and data privacy concernsExperience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIsStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailExcellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environmentWhat you get:A 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 stipendAt Checkr, we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 2 to 3 days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch four times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages. One of Checkr’s core values is Transparency. To live by that value, we’ve made the decision to disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. 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. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website.The base salary range for this role is $175,662 to $206,661 in San Francisco, California.Equal Employment Opportunities at CheckrCheckr is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds for all of its tech, non-tech, and leadership roles. Checkr believes that the gathering and celebration of unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures enriches the workplace.   Checkr also welcomes the opportunity to consider qualified applicants with prior arrest or conviction records. Checkr’s commitment to diversity extends to hiring talented individuals in spite of a prior criminal history in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.