Job Specifications
About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable.
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.
Job Description
Checkr’s mission is to build a fairer future by designing technology to create opportunities for all. We believe all candidates, regardless of who they are, should have a fair chance to work. Established in 2014 and valued at $3B, Checkr is using technology to bring hiring to the next level. Our People Trust Platform uses machine learning to help thousands of companies modernize their background check process and make hiring safer, more efficient, and more inclusive. Some of our customers include Uber, Instacart, Doordash, Netflix, Compass Group, and Adecco.
A career with Checkr is an opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest minds, disrupt an industry for a better future, and give otherwise overlooked candidates access to employment. Checkr has been recognized in Forbes Best Startup Employers and is a top Y Combinator company by valuation.
We are looking for a Security Engineer to join our Security team in a hybrid role that spans application security, security operations, and IT security. This position is perfect for someone looking to grow their security expertise across multiple domains while contributing to protecting our critical infrastructure and applications.
What a Typical Week May Look Like At Checkr
Help implement and maintain security tools in CI/CD pipelines
Participate in security design and code reviews
Support vulnerability management and remediation efforts
Support bug bounty program triage and coordination
Monitor and triage security alerts from various security tools
Maintain security monitoring dashboards
Configure SSO for applications
Support identity and access management initiatives
Assist with endpoint security management
What We Value In An Security Engineer
2-3+ years of security experience with exposure to application security
Programming knowledge in at least one language (Ruby, JavaScript, Go, Python preferred)
Understanding of web application security fundamentals and common vulnerabilities
Familiarity with security tools such as vulnerability scanners, or SAST/DAST tools
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams
Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
Willingness to learn and grow across multiple security domains
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
Brownie Points
Experience with SSO solutions (Okta, Auth0, etc.)
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001)
Security certifications (Security+, CISSP, etc.)
Experience with DevSecOps practices, terraform
What You Get
A fast-paced and collaborative environment
Learning and development allowance
Competitive 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
Pay Transparency Disclosure
One of Checkr’s core values is Transparency. To live by that value, we’ve made the decision to disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. 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)
$150,000 - $176,000 USD
On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (Denver, CO)
$127,000 - $149,000 USD
At Checkr, we believe a hybrid 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 liv