Solutions Engineer

Checkr, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness stipend

Learning & development allowance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Checkr, Inc. is seeking a Solutions Engineer in San Francisco to partner with Sales and Implementation, delivering high-impact demos and architectures for complex prospects.

You’ll work consultatively with business leaders, designing solutions that demonstrate Checkr's value in safe and fair hiring. You will collaborate across Sales, Product, and Marketing, craft narratives for diverse audiences, and travel up to 30% as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in Solutions Engineering, Technical Sales, Customer Success, or a related SaaS role.
• Hands‑on experience with the full technical sales cycle — discovery, solution design, and proof‑of-value execution
• Strong discovery and value‑based selling skills, with the ability to craft a compelling demo narrative
• Comfort with RESTful APIs (or genuine eagerness to learn)
• A track record of working effectively across Sales, Product, and Marketing teams
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment without dropping the ball
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical sale — Partner closely with Sales to navigate complex deals, from first discovery call to signed contract, ensuring prospects see Checkr's full value
• Earn trust at every level — Meet with executives and operators alike, tailoring your message to each audience and building relationships that last beyond the sales cycle
• Bring solutions to life — Design and deliver world-class product demos, POCs/pilots, solution architectures, and proposals that speak directly to prospect needs
• Be the expert in the room — Educate prospects on safe hiring best practices, answer technical and compliance questions, and position Checkr as the clear industry leader
• Shape the product — Distill customer feedback into actionable insights for our R&D teams, helping drive a roadmap that reflects what the market actually needs
• Spot the big picture — Identify trends across verticals and help keep Checkr ahead of the curve
• Amplify our story — Partner with Marketing on case studies, use cases, and events that showcase what's possible with Checkr

Skills

Solutions Engineering

Technical Sales

Customer Success

RESTful APIs

Cross-functional

Job description

About Checkr

Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140,000 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.

About Checkr

Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140,000 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.

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.

Solutions Engineer

Checkr’s Solutions Engineering team are strategic partners to our Sales and Implementation teams. They are responsible for working with our most complex prospects to design and develop unique solutions that enhance trust and safety in the hiring process. Solutions Engineers at Checkr are experienced problem solvers with a background in Solutions Engineering, Sales, Customer Success, Technical Account Management, and Client Consulting, and understand how technology delivers business value. You will be responsible for providing pre-sales support for our most valuable prospects and partners.

What You'll Do:

This isn't a traditional pre-sales role. You'll work consultatively with business leaders, design solutions to real-world challenges, and serve as a trusted expert on safe and fair hiring. If you love solving hard problems, telling compelling stories, and seeing your work directly impact how companies hire, this role is for you. As a Solutions Engineer, you will strategically partner with the Sales team to:

• Own the technical sale — Partner closely with Sales to navigate complex deals, from first discovery call to signed contract, ensuring prospects see Checkr's full value
• Earn trust at every level — Meet with executives and operators alike, tailoring your message to each audience and building relationships that last beyond the sales cycle
• Bring solutions to life — Design and deliver world-class product demos, POCs/pilots, solution architectures, and proposals that speak directly to prospect needs
• Be the expert in the room — Educate prospects on safe hiring best practices, answer technical and compliance questions, and position Checkr as the clear industry leader
• Shape the product — Distill customer feedback into actionable insights for our R&D teams, helping drive a roadmap that reflects what the market actually needs
• Spot the big picture — Identify trends across verticals and help keep Checkr ahead of the curve
• Amplify our story — Partner with Marketing on case studies, use cases, and events that showcase what's possible with Checkr

What you bring:

• 2–5 years in Solutions Engineering, Technical Sales, Customer Success, or a related SaaS role
• Hands‑on experience with the full technical sales cycle — discovery, solution design, and proof‑of‑value execution
• Strong discovery and value‑based selling skills, with the ability to craft a compelling demo narrative
• Comfort with RESTful APIs (or genuine eagerness to learn)
• A track record of working effectively across Sales, Product, and Marketing teams
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment without dropping the ball
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed
• 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.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website.

On‑target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco, CA)

$137,000—$161,000 USD

Pay Transparency Disclosure

We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website.

On‑target Earnings OR Base Salary range (Denver, CO)

$116,000—$136,000 USD

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 week. In‑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 Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.

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