Security Engineer

Job Description

Checkr’s mission is to build a fairer future by designing technology to create opportunities for all. We believe all candidates, regardless of who they are, should have a fair chance to work. Established in 2014 and valued at $3B, Checkr is using technology to bring hiring to the next level. Our People Trust Platform uses machine learning to help thousands of companies modernize their background check process and make hiring safer, more efficient, and more inclusive. Some of our customers include Uber, Instacart, Doordash, Netflix, Compass Group, and Adecco.

A career with Checkr is an opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest minds, disrupt an industry for a better future, and give otherwise overlooked candidates access to employment. Checkr has been recognized in Forbes Best Startup Employers and is a top Y Combinator company by valuation.

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join our Security team in a hybrid role that spans application security, security operations, and IT security. This position is perfect for someone looking to grow their security expertise across multiple domains while contributing to protecting our critical infrastructure and applications.

What a typical week may look like at Checkr:

• Help implement and maintain security tools in CI/CD pipelines
• Participate in security design and code reviews
• Support vulnerability management and remediation efforts
• Support bug bounty program triage and coordination

• Monitor and triage security alerts from various security tools
• Maintain security monitoring dashboards

• Configure SSO for applications
• Support identity and access management initiatives
• Assist with endpoint security management

What we value in an Security Engineer:

• 2-3+ years of security experience with exposure to application security
• Programming knowledge in at least one language (Ruby, JavaScript, Go, Python preferred)
• Understanding of web application security fundamentals and common vulnerabilities

• Familiarity with security tools such as vulnerability scanners, or SAST/DAST tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and grow across multiple security domains

Brownie Points:

• Experience with SSO solutions (Okta, Auth0, etc.)
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001)
• Security certifications (Security+, CISSP, etc.)
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, terraform

What You Get:

• 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