Staff Software Engineer, Integrations

About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140000 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.

Were a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes CloudList and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.

About the team/role

The Integrations team at Checkr builds and maintains the pre-built integrations that plug Checkrs background check platform directly into the HR tech stacks of our customers. With 200 integrations across the industrys top ATS HRIS and payroll platforms including Workday iCIMS SAP SuccessFactors and many others the team eliminates redundancies across platforms and enables a seamless screening workflow for recruiters and candidates alike.

As a Staff Engineer on the Integrations team youll drive the technical architecture of complex multi-system workflows spanning OAuth flows webhook event processing data mapping and partner-facing APIs. Youll set the technical bar for how Checkrs platform connects to the broader HR landscape enabling faster hiring and a better experience for both employers and candidates.

What youll do

• Own development of the product from ideation design implementation to release
• Bring a customer-centric product-first mindset to the table - collaborate with Design Product Data and others to instrument and deploy new product experiments and ship impactful features
• Define and lead technical initiatives to enable growth at scale and address technical debt both within the team and across the organization
• Provide mentorship to engineers on the team and across the organization
• Spread development best practices through knowledge sharing and documentation
• Partner with product and engineering management in quarterly and annual planning activities
• Ensure the quality reliability and scalability of our services

What you bring

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience
• 10 years of software development experience and 3 years experience in a project leadership role
• Deep expertise in backend development (e.g. Ruby or similar) with working proficiency in frontend technologies such as JavaScript and React to support API development and integrations
• Experience building scalable systems with automated testing observability and high performance (A/B testing a plus)
• A strong sense of ownership from feature design through production release
• A proven ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong communication project management and a commitment to mentoring engineers
• An A-player mindset with a strong bias for action: you raise the bar move with urgency stay resilient through ambiguity and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes

What We Offer

• 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

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 -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 Franciscos Fair Chance Ordinance.

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