Staff Software Engineer

Checkr

Santiago, Chile
Base: $66,496,000 - $78,230,000 clp; bonus/equity:...
Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
10+ years software engineering experience
Advanced english proficiency required
Python programming expertise
Checkr is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in Santiago, Chile, to integrate a newly acquired background check product into its ecosystem and develop a comprehensive identity verification solution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with Python and AWS, and a passion for mentoring junior engineers

Job Summary

  • Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions for over 100,000 customers including Amazon and Netflix.
  • The Staff Software Engineer will own the integration of newly acquired background check solutions into Checkr's ecosystem to create a long-term identity verification platform.
  • Employees receive competitive compensation with equity, 100% health coverage, and an annual learning stipend of $3,000 USD.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Checkr is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in Santiago, Chile, to integrate a newly acquired background check product into its ecosystem and develop a comprehensive identity verification solution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with Python and AWS, and a passion for mentoring junior engineers.

Salary

Base: $66,496,000 - $78,230,000 CLP; Bonus/Equity: RSU included; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years software engineering experience
  • Advanced English proficiency required
  • Python programming expertise
  • AWS cloud infrastructure experience
  • Microservice architecture design
  • Kubernetes familiarity
  • Hybrid work schedule availability

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership and mentoring skills
  • Scrum ritual management experience
  • REST API design and implementation
  • CI/CD pipeline experience
  • Postgres and MongoDB database knowledge
  • GitLab or GitHub workflow experience
  • Passion for optimizing services for scale

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years industry experience as software engineer
  • Advanced English verbal and written proficiency
  • Availability for hybrid schedule in Santiago, Chile

Work Rights

Not specified

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