Senior Staff Software Engineer

Checkr, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 251,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead impactful engineering initiatives and drive architectural excellence. This role demands extensive experience in software engineering, with a focus on Ruby, GoLang, and Python. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, contributing to the development of cutting-edge data platforms that empower safe and fair decisions. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and equal opportunities, while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and flexible PTO. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Learning and development allowance

Competitive salary and equity

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Up to $25K for fertility, adoption, and parental services

Flexible PTO

Wellness stipends

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience.
• 2+ years leading architecture projects.
• Experience designing real-time and batch data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Identify impactful opportunities for the engineering organization.
• Lead organization-wide technical efforts and create architectural standards.
• Support buy vs build decisions aligned with business strategy.

Skills

Ruby

GoLang

Python

Cloud Technologies

Project Management

Collaboration Skills

Microservices

Asynchronous Queueing

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Computer Science

Job description

Job Title

Senior Staff Software Engineer at Checkr, Inc.

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. Our mission is to build a fairer future by designing technology to create opportunities for all.

Responsibilities

• Identify impactful opportunities for the engineering organization
• Lead and own organization-wide technical efforts
• Contribute hands-on in high-risk areas
• Break down complex projects into manageable systems
• Create standards for architectural best practices
• Upskill staff engineers to improve quality and scalability
• Support buy vs build decisions aligned with business strategy
• Understand customer, partner, and product team needs; represent teams in leadership discussions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in computer science or related field
• 15+ years in software engineering
• 2+ years leading architecture projects
• 5+ years in leadership roles
• Experience with Ruby, GoLang, and Python
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies and backend stacks
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and project management skills
• Experience designing real-time and batch data pipelines
• Deep knowledge of microservices and asynchronous queueing
• Leadership and mentorship experience
• Ownership mindset and desire to innovate

Benefits

• Fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Learning and development allowance
• Competitive salary and equity
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Up to $25K for fertility, adoption, and parental services
• Flexible PTO and wellness stipends

Work Environment & Compensation

Checkr supports a hybrid work model with locations in Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and Santiago, Chile. Salary ranges vary by location, with specific ranges provided for San Francisco ($251K-$295K) and Denver ($213K-$250K). We value transparency in compensation and are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.