Senior Software Engineer, Checkr

Checkr

Location:
United States, Denver ▼
San Francisco

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Developer Experience team within the Platform Engineering group at Checkr, you will drive initiatives to enhance how services are built and maintained, with a focus on improving developer experience. The role involves working on defining best practices, creating pathways for efficient software solutions, and collaborating on engineering processes.

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
passion for enhancing developer experience (DevEx) and optimizing tooling
strong sense of ownership and proactive attitude
thrives 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
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, and commuter stipend
in-office perks including lunch four times a week, commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
November 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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