Senior Software Engineer, Developer Experience, Checkr

Checkr

Location:
United States, Denver, Colorado ▼
San Francisco, California

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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:

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent experience is highly preferred
5+ years of backend software development experience with a strong proficiency in Ruby (preferred), Golang, or JavaScript/TypeScript
Solid understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as 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

Nice to have:

You have a strong sense of ownership and a proactive attitude
You thrive in environments where sharing knowledge is a core value and are motivated by aligning diverse groups towards a shared vision
You excel in collaboration, mentorship, and innovative problem-solving
You are passionate about enhancing developer experiences and optimizing tooling for efficiency

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, home office stipend

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 28, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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