Security Engineer

About Checkr

Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s technology and data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including Door Dash, 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 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. 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.

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

Brownie Points

• Experience with SSO solutions (Okta, Auth0, etc.)

• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO

• Security certifications (Security+, CISSP, etc.)

• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  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. We 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 may have a different range. If this role is remote, we list the range; we will specify the target range for an exact location when 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 include lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend, and 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 lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.

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