Role in brief
Checkr is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead their Verifications team, focusing on system reliability and AI-assisted development. This role is for an experienced engineering leader with a background in managing complex integrations and a commitment to team growth and technical strategy within a regulated product environment.
About the role
This role involves leading the Verifications engineering team, focusing on the reliability and quality of fulfillment integrations. The manager will partner with the Product team to define and execute the product roadmap, ensuring that technical strategies support scaling integration-heavy systems. A key aspect of the role is driving the adoption of AI-assisted development practices within the team.
The Engineering Manager will be responsible for the technical strategy of integration-heavy systems, ensuring their scalability and robustness. This includes representing the Verifications team in cross-functional planning and making prioritization decisions. Success in this position means consistently improving operational metrics and fostering a collaborative environment that supports the team's development.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both software engineering and engineering management, with specific experience in complex third-party integration environments. They should be familiar with AI-assisted development tools and have experience working on regulated products. The role requires strong incident management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
The salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 annually.
Skills that matter here
- engineering manager: This role requires 4+ years of experience in leading engineering teams, focusing on team growth and technical direction.
- software engineer: Candidates should have 8+ years of experience in software development, providing a strong technical foundation for managing the team.
- complex third-party integration environments: The manager will be responsible for the reliability and quality of fulfillment integrations, necessitating experience in this area.
- improving operational metrics: A key aspect of success is demonstrating a track record of enhancing system performance and reliability.
- AI-assisted development tools: The role involves leading the team's adoption of AI tools to enhance development practices.
- regulated products: Experience with products operating under regulatory constraints is necessary, given Checkr's domain.
Who this role suits
- A leader who prioritizes team development and fosters a learning environment.
- Someone with a strong technical background in integrations who can also define strategic direction.
- An individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can make quick prioritization decisions.
- A manager who values humility and is eager to learn and adapt to new technologies like AI-assisted development.
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.
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this position?
This is a fully remote position, allowing candidates to work from any location.
What level of seniority is expected for this role?
This role is designated for a middle-seniority engineering manager.
How can I apply for this job?
The job posting does not specify an application method, but typically applications are submitted through the company's website or a linked job board.