Senior Software Engineer, DevX

About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable.

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.

About the team/role

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Developer Experience team within the Platform Engineering group, you will drive initiatives to enhance how services are built and maintained, with a focus on improving the developer experience. Your role will be instrumental in defining best practices and creating pathways that enable the engineering organization to deliver efficient and robust software solutions.

Who You Are:

• You are passionate about enhancing developer experience (DevEx) and optimizing tooling.
• You possess a strong sense of ownership and a proactive attitude.
• You thrive on collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge sharing.
• You are skilled in aligning diverse groups toward a shared vision.
• You have 5+ years of backend development experience; proficient in Ruby (preferred), Golang, Python, or similar.
• You have a solid grasp of CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, databases, REST APIs).
• You have experience in system architecture, domain modeling, and object-oriented design.
• You have a proven track record of writing clean, tested, and concise code.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

What you’ll get

• A fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Learning and development allowance
• Competitive cash and equity compensation, and opportunity for advancement
• 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

At Checkr, we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 2 to 3 days a week. Starting January 2026, hub-based employees will be expected to work from the office 3 days per week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch four times a week or DoorDash credits, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages. 

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.