Engineering Manager, Verifications

About the role

This Engineering Manager position at Checkr involves leading the Verifications engineering team. The core responsibility is to ensure the reliability and quality of fulfillment integrations, which are central to the company's background check services. The role requires partnering with the Product team to define and execute the development roadmap, ensuring that engineering efforts align with business goals.

A key aspect of this role is driving the technical strategy for scaling systems that rely heavily on integrations. This includes leading the team's adoption of AI-assisted development practices to enhance efficiency and innovation. The manager will also represent the Verifications team in cross-functional planning, ensuring their work is integrated effectively across the organization.

Success in this position means fostering a high-performing team, maintaining robust operational metrics for integrations, and effectively navigating the complexities of third-party environments. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of improving system reliability and guiding teams through technical challenges, particularly within regulated product contexts.

The salary for this position is listed between $100,000 and $150,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• engineering manager: This role requires at least four years of experience managing engineering teams, focusing on leadership and team development.
• software engineer: Candidates should have a minimum of eight years of experience as a software engineer, providing a strong technical foundation for leadership.
• third-party integration environments: The role demands experience managing complex integrations with external systems, ensuring their quality and reliability.
• AI-assisted development tools: The manager will lead the team in adopting and utilizing AI tools to enhance development processes.
• regulated products: Experience working on products subject to regulatory requirements is necessary for navigating compliance and operational standards.
• incident management: Strong skills in managing incidents are required to address and resolve system issues effectively.

Who this role suits

• You have a history of leading engineering teams and fostering individual growth.
• You are adept at improving system reliability and operational performance.
• You can make quick prioritization decisions and communicate effectively across different stakeholders.
• You are eager to learn and possess a humble approach to leadership.

From the employer

• Lead and grow the Verifications engineering team.
• Own the reliability and quality of fulfillment integrations.
• Partner with Product to define and execute the roadmap.
• Drive technical strategy for scaling integration-heavy systems.
• Lead the team's adoption of AI-assisted development practices.
• Represent Verifications in cross-functional planning.

• 4+ years as an engineering manager.
• 8+ years as a software engineer.
• Experience managing complex third-party integration environments.
• A track record of improving operational metrics.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.
• Experience working on regulated products.
• Strong incident management skills.
• Ability to make prioritization decisions quickly.
• Strong communication skills across stakeholders.
• Genuine investment in developing people.
• Humility and eagerness to learn.
• An A-player mindset.

• A fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Learning and development allowance.
• Competitive cash and equity compensation.
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• Monthly wellness stipend.
• In-office perks and hub locations.