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# Software Engineer, Criminal Screenings

- **Company:** Checkr, Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $185,000.0 - $218,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Ruby, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, System Availability, Information Technology, Non-relational Database, Restful APIs, Golang
- **Published:** June 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/cdfb8542-be80-4c92-a807-8f2fe8c37f53

## About the Role

* 5+ years of backend software development experience with a strong proficiency in Ruby (preferred), Golang, or JavaScript/TypeScript
 * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field preferred
 * Solid understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as relational and non-relational databases, data structures, algorithms, and REST APIs
 * Experience with domain modeling, object design, and system architecture
 * Proven track record of writing clear, tested, and concise code
 * Proficiency to set expectations and inform decisions through project estimates based on the information available
 * Ability to write and review technical proposals, providing constructive feedback and articulating trade-offs
 * Strong sense of ownership across all aspects of the development lifecycle, including incident response and accountability for product robustness
 * Desire to collaborate and share knowledge with peers, both within the team and across the organization
 * Eagerness to learn, improve, and innovate in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

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## Description

* Preserve customer goodwill by ensuring system availability by participating in on-call rotation, addressing support tickets, and taking action on preventative measures to improve reliability
 * Provide mentorship to engineers on the team and across the organization
 * Play an active role in the continuous improvement of the engineering organization through lunch table discussions, team showcases, and reviews with senior leadership


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