Checkr

Software Engineer, Truework

San Francisco, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data Platform, Financial Services, Mortgage Lending, Background ChecksIndustries

Job Description

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

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 2024 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.

About the Role

Truework, recently acquired by Checkr, provides access to crucial employment and income information needed for mortgage loans, apartment rentals, background checks and more. We are disrupting a $5B+ industry, dominated by legacy incumbents, with a better product and intense customer focus. Within Checkr, Truework operates independently, allowing rapid iteration while also being able to leverage the strengths and assets from our core business. Think of it like joining a startup within a startup!

As a Software Engineer on the Truework team you will help develop and maintain the platform that’s used by 8 of the top 10 mortgage lenders in the US. At Checkr, Engineers take ownership and responsibility on all aspects of Product development from leading projects, working with product managers and customers to define and implement features, to collaborating with our sales and marketing teams on launching and scaling products. You’ll have a lot of autonomy and will be successful if you have high agency and a keen sense of craftsmanship.

Most of the work we need to do is backend-oriented but we are open to candidates from a broad set of roles (full stack, backend, QA engineers, SREs, etc.) if you meet our requirements.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of software development experience
  • Bachelor degree (or equivalent education/training)
  • Proficiency in Python and JavaScript

Responsibilities

  • Be an independent individual contributor who can solve problems and deliver high-quality solutions with minimal/high-level oversight and a high level of ownership.
  • Bring a customer-centric, product-oriented mindset to the table - collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve product ambiguities and ship impactful features.
  • Partner with engineering, product, design, and other stakeholders in designing and architecting new features.
  • Experimentation mindset - autonomy and empowerment to validate a customer need, get team buy-in, and ship a rapid MVP.
  • Quality mindset - you insist on quality as a critical pillar of your software deliverables.
  • Analytical mindset - instrument and deploy new product experiments with a data-driven approach.
  • Deliver performant, reliable, scalable, and secure code capable of supporting Truework’s significant scale.
  • Monitor, investigate, triage, and resolve production issues as they arise for services owned by the team.

Application Instructions

  • Not specified.

Skills

Software Development
Backend Development
Full Stack Development
QA Engineering
SRE

Checkr

Provides background check services for employers

About Checkr

Checkr provides background check services primarily for businesses, staffing agencies, and recruiters. Their platform allows clients to conduct thorough background screenings to verify potential employees' histories, which is especially important in high-risk industries. The service operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, where clients subscribe to access a user-friendly dashboard and various features that help manage the background check process efficiently. Checkr also offers educational resources to promote fair hiring practices. Unlike many competitors, Checkr's platform includes innovative solutions like Checkr Assess, which can significantly reduce talent acquisition costs. The company's goal is to help businesses hire trustworthy employees while ensuring compliance and promoting fair hiring practices.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$535.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

A fast-paced and collaborative environment
Learning and development allowance
Competitive 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

Risks

Recent layoffs suggest potential financial instability or restructuring challenges for Checkr.
Departure of key personnel may lead to internal restructuring and operational disruptions.
Acquisition of Inflection and workforce reduction could lead to integration challenges.

Differentiation

Checkr offers rapid background checks using advanced technology, surpassing traditional providers.
The company promotes fair hiring practices, aligning with modern corporate social responsibility goals.
Checkr's SaaS model provides a user-friendly platform with compliance resources and partner integrations.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital background checks boosts Checkr's remote verification capabilities.
The gig economy's growth enhances demand for Checkr's quick and reliable background checks.
AI integration in HR tech allows Checkr to improve accuracy and speed of checks.

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