Senior Software Engineer (Crim Searches)

Checkr, established in 2014, is revolutionizing the background check industry by providing faster and fairer screening solutions powered by machine learning. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Criminal Searches team, you'll play a crucial role in developing and maintaining systems that conduct accurate and efficient criminal background checks.

The company serves over 100,000 customers, including prominent names like DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable. Recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2024 List and as a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company, Checkr offers an opportunity to work on high-impact projects that directly contribute to their mission of building people infrastructure for the future of work.

In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and optimizing search algorithms, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining scalable systems for criminal record searches. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and participate in technical decision-making that shapes the company's core services.

The position requires strong technical expertise in backend development, particularly with Ruby, Python, or Golang, and experience with large-scale data processing. You'll work in a hybrid environment from their San Francisco office, enjoying benefits like comprehensive healthcare coverage, learning allowances, and various stipends for wellness and home office setup.

Join Checkr to be part of a team that's not just building innovative technology but also making a meaningful impact by creating fairer employment opportunities through improved background check processes. The company's commitment to transparency, diversity, and inclusive hiring practices makes it an ideal place for those looking to contribute to positive change in the hiring industry.