Software Engineer II
Checkr
About this role
Software Engineer II at Checkr will develop platform functionality that supports Checkr’s background screening products, helping to deliver accurate criminal records for enterprise and international customers. The role focuses on building scalable, performant, and secure backend APIs while also contributing frontend React.js components (approximately 70% backend / 30% frontend). This position is part of a platform team collaborating with engineers across the company to design architecture, document interfaces, and support products used by other teams.
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About Checkr
checkr.comCheckr 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.
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1 month ago
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About Checkr
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
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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Salary
$49k – $57k
per year