Backed by Accel, Y Combinator and GV.
About the role
We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website .
What they're looking for
- 8+ years as an engineering manager and 12+ years as an engineer overall, including experience managing large teams, in addition to managing managers
- Deep understanding of service architecture, system design, and lean software development principles, with the ability to make high-level prioritization decisions quickly, balancing technical and business tradeoffs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to translate technical strategy into business terms for executives
- Experience with machine learning and AI, and enthusiasm for working in an AI-native company where AI is embedded across how we build and operate
- Humility, openness to feedback, and eagerness to learn
- A-player mindset: a strong bias for action, urgency, resilience through ambiguity, and ownership of outcomes
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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 Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company .
As the Senior Engineering Manager for Mortgage, you’ll lead 16+ engineers as the head of engineering for Checkr’s mortgage business. Reporting to the VP of Engineering with visibility to executive leadership, you’ll own the product end to end from APIs and integrations to AI/ML-powered verification decisions and the customer experience. You’ll operate as a business leader, not just an engineering leader: partnering with Product to shape strategy, owning the technical roadmap and delivery against growth targets, and building the team and systems needed to serve the country’s largest lenders.
We’re looking for a hands-on technical leader who has...
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