Senior Software Engineer (Ruby/Rails), MVR
Checkr · San Francisco, California, United States
About this role
## About Checkr Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140,000 companies and millions of people rely on Checkr for AI verification in the moments that matter most: getting a new job, a new place to live, a car ride, childcare, even a date. Customers include Uber, Pennymac, Airbnb, DoorDash, and Anthropic. We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on the **Forbes Cloud 100 (2025)** list and is a **Y Combinator Breakthrough Company (2024)**. ## About the team/role As a **Senior Software Engineer** on the **MVR** team (reporting to the Engineering Manager), you will build and evolve the systems that power Checkr’s **motor vehicle record screenings**—helping customers make **safe, fair, and fast** decisions about drivers on their platforms. You will lead the design and execution of **reliable, scalable services** across the MVR lifecycle—from how records are ordered and retrieved from data sources, to how they are processed, normalized, and delivered in customer reports. You’ll partner closely with **Product, Supply Chain Operations, Product, and Business Operations** to shape the platform’s long-term architecture and ensure MVR screenings scale alongside Checkr’s growth. ## What you’ll do - **End-to-End Ownership:** Lead the development lifecycle for complex MVR features—from ideation and technical design through implementation, release, and ongoing operation. - **System-Level Strategy:** Define and drive the technical direction for MVR systems, identifying architectural improvements that increase reliability, reduce turnaround time, and make the platform easier to extend. - **Cross-Functional Partnership:** Partner with Data Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Product, and Operations to translate data provider realities and customer needs into scalable technical solutions. - **Engineering Excellence:** Design, build, and maintain high-performance services that meet the highest standards for data accuracy, security, and compliance. - **Operational Reliability:** Proactively identify systemic risks across MVR data flows, lead incident response and root-cause analysis, and drive durable fixes that prevent recurrence. - **Technical Leadership:** Mentor engineers on the team and across the organization, raising the bar on code quality, design reviews, and engineering practices. - **AI-First Mindset:** Embrace an engineering culture where AI tooling is standard practice—using the latest AI-assisted tools, models, and assistants to amplify your impact.
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