Senior Software Engineer, Developer Experience Job at Checkr (Denver)

Senior Software Engineer, Developer Experience

Checkr

Location:
United States , Denver ▼
San Francisco

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

155000.00 - 215000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Developer Experience team within the Platform Engineering group, you will drive initiatives to enhance how services are built and maintained, with a focus on improving the developer experience. Your role will be instrumental in defining best practices and creating pathways that enable the engineering organization to deliver efficient and robust software solutions.

Job Responsibility:

Design, build, and maintain core software tools and libraries used by Checkr’s engineering teams, ensuring a seamless developer experience, including CI/CD processes
Collaborate in defining and implementing golden paths for service building, including the development of essential components that support these paths
Participate in architectural discussions with cross-functional teams to align on and drive engineering best practices
Provide feedback and consultation to enhance development workflows and ensure the reliability and performance of our systems
Communicate complex technical information and advocate for developer experience initiatives to stakeholders at various levels
Manage small to medium-sized projects with limited guidance, potentially involving cross-functional collaboration
Provide actionable feedback and mentor less experienced team members to foster a collaborative and supportive team environment

Requirements:

Solid grasp of CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, databases, REST APIs)
5+ years of backend development experience
Proficient in Ruby (preferred), Golang, Python, or similar
Passionate about enhancing developer experience (DevEx) and optimizing tooling
Strong sense of ownership and a proactive attitude
Thrive on collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge sharing
Skilled in aligning diverse groups toward a shared vision
Experience in system architecture, domain modeling, and object-oriented design
Proven track record of writing clean, tested, and concise code

What we offer:

A fast-paced and collaborative environment
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 (lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages)
A relocation stipend may be available

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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