Solutions Engineer — Lead Trusted, Impactful Demos

Checkr, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development allowance

Competitive cash and equity with room

100% medical, dental, and vision

Up to $25K fertility/adoption/parental

Flexible PTO policy

Monthly wellness stipend

Job summary

Checkr in Denver, CO is seeking a Solutions Engineer to partner with Sales and Implementation teams, designing and delivering solutions for our most complex prospects. You will act as a trusted expert on safe and fair hiring, shaping demos, architectures, and proposals that translate needs into value.

The role blends technical acumen with strategic storytelling, requires cross‑functional collaboration, and travel up to 30%.

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 cycle

Discovery & value selling

RESTful APIs

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-tasking

Communication

Travel up to 30%

Job description

Checkr in Denver, CO is seeking a Solutions Engineer to partner with Sales and Implementation teams, designing and delivering solutions for our most complex prospects. You will act as a trusted expert on safe and fair hiring, shaping demos, architectures, and proposals that translate needs into value.

The role blends technical acumen with strategic storytelling, requires cross‑functional collaboration, and travel up to 30%.