About the Role

We are seeking an Engineering Manager for Verifications to join our dynamic team at Checkr. This remote opportunity allows you to lead a talented engineering team focused on enhancing our verification products. As an Engineering Manager for Verifications, you will play a crucial role in driving the technical direction and performance of our team, ensuring that we continue to deliver high-quality services to our clients.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and develop the Verifications engineering team, setting clear technical direction and fostering a culture of performance and growth.
  • Own the reliability and quality of our diverse portfolio of fulfillment integrations, collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders to enhance turnaround times.
  • Partner with Product to define and execute the roadmap for our verification products, translating customer and regulatory requirements into actionable engineering priorities.
  • Drive technical strategy for scaling our complex, integration-heavy systems, making architectural decisions that improve coverage and reduce manual exceptions.
  • Champion the adoption of AI-assisted development practices within the team, ensuring that we maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.
  • Represent the Verifications team in cross-functional planning, providing insights on capacity, trade-offs, and roadmap sequencing.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience as an engineering manager, with a proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
  • 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, with strong expertise in service architecture and distributed systems.
  • Experience managing complex third-party integration environments, demonstrating the ability to own reliability across systems.
  • A history of improving operational metrics, such as reducing incident frequency and enhancing shipping reliability in high-stakes environments.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and practices, with the ability to balance velocity and quality effectively.
  • Strong incident management skills, capable of leading technical responses and stakeholder communications during crises.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • A genuine investment in developing people through mentorship and career growth opportunities.

What We Offer

  • A fast-paced and collaborative work environment that fosters innovation.
  • Learning and development allowance to support your professional growth.
  • Competitive compensation with opportunities for advancement.
  • 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible PTO policy to promote work-life balance.
  • Monthly wellness stipend and home office stipend to support remote work.
  • Relocation support for those willing to move to one of our hub locations.

This Engineering Manager for Verifications remote role is an exciting opportunity to lead a team at a recognized company in the tech industry. Join us at Checkr and help us build a safer and fairer future!

Why This Job8.5 of 10

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a team in a rapidly growing tech company, focusing on innovative verification solutions. Competitive salary and remote work make it attractive.

Salary Range
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Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in designing and implementing service architectures using technologies such as microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud services (AWS, Azure) to support scalable verification products.

Strong incident management skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving system issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of distributed systems in a remote work environment.

Demonstrated experience in AI development, particularly in applying machine learning algorithms to enhance verification processes, coupled with a growth mindset focused on continuous improvement and team development.

Learning Resources

Microservices Architecture - A Guide to Building Scalable Applicationsguide

Career Path

Engineering Manager for Verifications(Now)Director of Engineering(1-2 years)VP of Engineering(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$500B
Annual Growth
8.5%
AI Adoption in Software Engineering
65%
Investment in AI Development
+45%
Labour Demand for Engineering Managers
+20%
Avg Salary for Engineering Managers
$150K

Skills & Requirements

Required
Software EngineeringService ArchitectureDistributed Systems
Growing in Demand
Cloud ArchitectureDevOps PracticesMachine Learning Operations (MLOps)
Declining
Monolithic ArchitectureTraditional Waterfall Project Management

Domain Trends

Rise of AI-Driven Development Tools
AI-driven development tools are gaining traction, with 70% of companies adopting AI solutions to enhance productivity and code quality.
Shift Towards Remote Engineering Teams
Remote work has become a permanent model for 60% of tech companies, leading to a 30% increase in demand for remote engineering management roles.
Increased Focus on Incident Management
Companies are investing 25% more in incident management solutions to minimize downtime and improve service reliability, highlighting the importance of skilled incident managers.

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