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Full-Time

Head of Platform Engineering

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Checkr

Checkr

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides background check services for employers

Data & Analytics
Consulting

Compensation Overview

$337.5k - $397.1kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Requirements
  • Demonstrated success in building and leading vision, strategy, and execution of platform engineering initiatives
  • Experience with driving successful platform adoption programs, with the ability to demonstrate the business impact of such initiatives
  • Data-driven mindset: you know that everything built must be measured to understand its impact on the business and drive your teams to build with that in mind
  • Customer centricity: you understand that customer behavior and sentiment must be well understood to effectively build products for them; this can be understood both through data as well as qualitative discussions with customers
  • Experience defining and scaling modern products (API, self-service, UX first products)
  • Highly effective communicator with good people instincts - able to build trust and work well with a diverse group both internally and externally
  • Willingness to lead in a hands-on, high-performance environment
  • Organized, self-motivated and detail-oriented
  • High degree of humility and accountability
  • Experience leading, growing, and retaining high-performance engineering leadership at Director+ level
Responsibilities
  • Guide the technical vision and strategy for the best in class highly scalable, available, and secure platform and infrastructure.
  • Create a broad catalog of services based on capabilities and platforms that can be leveraged by other engineering teams at Checkr.
  • Develop and drive platform architecture practices that encourage common solution elements, patterns, and reuse.
  • Build a cross collaborative culture between the platform and other engineering teams.
  • Operationalize and manage delivery across platform engineering team, scaling processes and systems.
  • Foster an action-bias culture for product innovation and delivery, high performance, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Work across the engineering team to shape software development to meet Checkr's objectives and key results.
  • Build a diverse, equitable, inclusive culture that helps all members feel like they belong.
  • Partner with product leadership to influence business strategy, especially in your area of ownership.
  • Bring customer centricity to your entire engineering team.
  • Hire, retain, and scale a world-class engineering team.

Checkr provides background check services primarily for businesses, staffing agencies, and recruiters. Their platform allows clients to conduct thorough background screenings to verify potential employees' histories, which is especially important in high-risk industries. The service operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, where clients subscribe to access features like a user-friendly dashboard, compliance resources, and partner integrations. This makes it easier for clients to manage their background check processes. Checkr also offers educational resources to promote fair hiring practices. The company generates revenue through subscription fees and charges for each background check performed. A unique offering is Checkr Assess, which helps clients significantly reduce talent acquisition costs. The goal of Checkr is to help businesses hire trustworthy employees while ensuring fair hiring practices.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$778M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

21%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Checkr's recent addition of payments and onboarding capabilities to its platform demonstrates its commitment to evolving and meeting the needs of a flexible workforce.
  • Despite recent layoffs, Checkr's strategic investments and acquisitions, such as Inflection, position it for long-term growth and market leadership.
  • The company's recognition as a top place to work for women highlights its positive workplace culture and commitment to diversity.

What critics are saying

  • Significant layoffs, including 32% of the workforce, could indicate financial instability and affect employee morale.
  • The competitive landscape in HR technology is intense, with new entrants and existing players potentially eroding Checkr's market share.

What makes Checkr unique

  • Checkr leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of background checks, setting it apart from traditional methods.
  • The company's SaaS model with a user-friendly dashboard and compliance resources simplifies the background check process for clients, unlike competitors with more complex systems.
  • Checkr's focus on fair hiring practices and educational resources helps clients navigate societal changes, a unique value proposition in the HR sector.

Benefits

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, home office stipend