Senior Data Engineer
Checkr, Inc.San Francisco, California, United States • Denver, Colorado, United States • Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
Posted September 10, 2025
137000 - 190000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Checkr is dedicated to creating fairer work opportunities through advanced background screening technology. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Checkr offers comprehensive solutions including background checks, motor vehicle reports, and criminal searches, ensuring compliance with FCRA regulations. The company's platform aims to enhance hiring transparency, fairness, and efficiency, ultimately contributing to a better future for workers.
Job Description
Checkr is a data platform company focused on powering safe and fair decisions through risk assessment. They are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to develop and maintain their data infrastructure for background checks. This role involves building data pipelines, designing databases, and ensuring data quality and reliability.
Requirements
- 7+ years of development experience in the field of data engineering (5+ years writing PySpark)
- Experience building large-scale (100s of Terabytes and Petabytes) data processing pipelines - batch and stream
- Experience with ETL/ELT, stream and batch processing of data at scale
- Strong proficiency in PySpark and Python
- Expertise in understanding of database systems, data modeling, relational databases, NoSQL (such as MongoDB)
- Experience with big data technologies such as Kafka, Spark, Iceberg, Datalake and AWS stack (EKS, EMR, Serverless, Glue, Athena, S3, etc.)
- Knowledge of security best practices and data privacy concerns
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Benefits
- Collaborative and fast-moving environment
- Learning and development reimbursement allowance
- Competitive compensation and opportunity for professional and personal advancement
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Additional vacation benefits
- Reimbursement for work from home equipment
