About the Role

Checkr is seeking an Engineering Manager for Growth Team to lead our innovative growth initiatives. This Engineering Manager remote position allows you to drive impactful projects that enhance our self-serve business model. You will be at the forefront of our mission to ensure safety and compliance while building trusted workplaces and communities.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead a talented team focused on growth initiatives, including improving customer conversions and onboarding experiences.
  • Drive technical vision and motivate the team to achieve company objectives.
  • Collaborate with product management to develop new features and enhance existing ones.
  • Reduce technical debt and sustainably scale our architecture.
  • Foster relationships with cross-functional teams to drive results.
  • Mentor team members and support their career aspirations.
  • Optimize engineering processes to enhance velocity and quality.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience as an engineering manager and 8+ years as an engineer.
  • Exceptional communication skills and strong critical thinking abilities.
  • Experience managing quality incidents and working on products at scale.
  • Strong understanding of TDD, agile methodologies, and service architecture.
  • Able to make high-level prioritization decisions quickly and thoughtfully.
  • Ability to develop inclusive teams and foster diversity.
  • Proven track record of mentoring and developing team members.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with cloud technologies and data compliance.
  • Familiarity with remote work tools and practices.
  • Knowledge of the latest trends in software development.

What We Offer

  • A fast-paced and collaborative environment.
  • Learning and development allowance.
  • Competitive compensation with relocation support.
  • 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible PTO policy and wellness stipends.
  • Transparency in salary ranges and compensation philosophy.
  • Relocation stipend for those moving to a Checkr hub location.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Engineering Manager role at Checkr offers a unique opportunity to lead growth initiatives in a remote setting, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Salary Range
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Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure, with hands-on experience in deploying scalable solutions while ensuring compliance and security standards.

Demonstrates a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, capable of implementing TDD practices to enhance the team's delivery speed and product quality in a fully remote environment.

Possesses a strategic mindset with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in growth initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

Learning Resources

Engineering Management: How to Be a Great Engineering Managercourse

Career Path

Engineering Manager - Growth Team(Now)Director of Engineering(1-2 years)VP of Engineering(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$15.6B
Annual Growth
12.4%
AI Adoption
45%
Investment
+37%
Labour Demand
+20%
Avg Salary
$145K

Skills & Requirements

Required
Engineering ManagementCloud TechnologiesAgile Methodologies
Growing in Demand
DevOpsCloud SecurityData-Driven Decision Making
Declining
Waterfall Project ManagementMonolithic Architecture

Domain Trends

Shift to Remote Engineering Management
Over 60% of engineering teams are now fully remote, leading to a need for managers skilled in remote team dynamics.
Increased Focus on Cloud-Native Technologies
By 2025, 85% of enterprises will have adopted cloud-native architectures, necessitating engineering managers to be adept in cloud technologies.
Rise of AI-Driven Development Tools
AI tools for coding and project management are expected to increase productivity by 30%, making familiarity with these tools crucial for engineering managers.

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