Senior Software Engineer - Remote Opportunity at Checkr

About the Role

Join Checkr as a Senior Software Engineer and play a crucial role in advancing our mission to create the data platform of the future. This Senior Software Engineer remote position allows you to collaborate with other engineers and product counterparts to architect and deliver new platform capabilities and key product initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Develop new platform capabilities and product offerings from design through release.
• Find the balance between speed to market and long-term growth by designing for the horizon and building for today.
• Partner with Product to define appropriately sized initiatives to construct a roadmap that meets business needs quarter over quarter.
• Preserve customer goodwill by ensuring system availability by participating in on-call rotation, addressing support tickets, and taking action on preventative measures to improve reliability.
• Provide mentorship to engineers on the team and across the organization.
• Play an active role in the continuous improvement of the engineering organization through lunch table discussions, team showcases, and reviews with senior leadership.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend software development experience with a strong proficiency in Ruby (preferred), Golang, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field preferred.
• 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.
• Strong sense of ownership across all aspects of the development lifecycle, including incident response and accountability for product robustness.

Nice to Have

• Desire to collaborate and share knowledge with peers, both within the team and across the organization.
• Eagerness to learn, improve, and innovate in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $185,000 - $218,000 USD.
• Comprehensive relocation packages for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.
• Flexible remote work environment with opportunities for in-office collaboration.
• In-office perks such as lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.