Software Engineer
Checkr · Denver, Colorado, United States; San Francisco, California, United States ·
- Work mode
- Remote
- Category
- Software engineering
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Company size
- 201-500
- Salary
- USD 127,000 – 176,000 / year
Checkr · Denver, Colorado, United States; San Francisco, California, United States ·
Checkr - Chile · Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
Checkr - Chile · Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
Checkr - Chile · Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
Checkr - Chile · Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
Builds and maintains core AI verification services (Ruby/JS, SQL/NoSQL) for background checks, enabling millions of daily transactions across industries like gig work, housing, and dating. Owns full product lifecycles from design to deployment, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.
About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140,000 companies and millions of people rely on Checkr for AI verification in the moments that matter most: getting a new job, a new place to live, a car ride, childcare, even a date. Customers include Uber, Pennymac, Airbnb, Doordash, and Anthropic.
We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.
As a Software Engineer at Checkr, you will work on high-impact engineering projects that help build a fairer future for all. You will work in a collection of small services built on Ruby and Javascript, with both SQL and NoSQL databases, as well as message queues for asynchronous tasks. Checkr was founded by engineers for engineers; we want to create the best environment for developers to build, learn, and love their work.
What you’ll do
What you bring:
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Pay Transparency Disclosure
We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website.
What We Offer
At Checkr, we believe an in office work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Nashville, TN; and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3+ days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.
Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr
Checkr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.
Applicant Privacy Policy
If you are a California resident or are located in Alberta or British Columbia, our Applicant Privacy Policy applies to our collection and processing of your personal information when you apply for a role with us or otherwise participate in our recruitment process.
For applicants in Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*Legitimate Checkr emails will always include our official domain name after the @ symbol (e.g., [email protected] or [email protected]).
Checkr - Chile · Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile