Checkr
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Data Acquisition team at Checkr, where you will design and build high-impact data platforms that extract information at scale from government and third-party sources. This role involves leading the full development lifecycle, participating in architecture decisions, and mentoring junior engineers within a collaborative international environment. You will contribute to platforms that power fair hiring decisions for millions of people by focusing on reliability, scalability, and observability.
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
2014
Checkr is a background-check platform that uses AI and automation to make employment screening faster, more accurate, and more compliant. It offers APIs and integrations to streamline candidate onboarding, continuous monitoring, and decision workflows so employers can fill roles quicker and reduce friction in hiring. Companies across industries use Checkr to speed time-to-hire, improve candidate experience, and scale background screening globally while maintaining regulatory compliance.
A $5 billion startup wants AI to cut government benefit fraud. Experts aren't sold yet.
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Checkr launches Identity Verification to combat AI-driven hiring fraud
1 week ago
Class action claims Checkr misreported criminal records in background checks
1 month ago
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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