Technical Recruiter

Technical Recruiter

Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr's innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable. 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.

About the Team / Role

We're hiring for a Technical Recruiter who will be responsible for full-cycle recruiting, from sourcing to closing exceptional talent, for our Engineering and Product teams. You'll source top-tier candidates who possess strong technical abilities, an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong sense of ownership, and a diverse range of thought. You have a growth mindset, are data-driven, and you're able to build strong and long-lasting partnerships with both your hiring partners and candidates.

What You'll Do

Recruiting : Manage the entire candidate lifecycle, including initial intake meetings with hiring managers, developing effective sourcing strategies, screening and interviewing candidates, coordinating complex interview processes, managing offer negotiations, and successfully closing exceptional technical talent.

Strategic Sourcing : Develop and execute creative and data-driven sourcing strategies to identify, attract, and engage a diverse pipeline of top-tier technical talent.

Hiring Partner Consultation : Build and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with hiring managers and leaders across R&D, acting as a trusted advisor on market trends, compensation, and talent acquisition best practices to ensure a seamless and efficient hiring process.

Candidate Experience : Ensure an outstanding and high-touch experience for every candidate, maintaining transparent communication and representing the company's values throughout the hiring journey.

Data-Driven Approach : Leverage recruiting metrics and data to track pipeline health, identify bottlenecks, inform decision-making, and continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruiting process.

Process Improvement : Contribute to the continuous refinement and scaling of our recruiting processes, tools, and reporting to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

What You Bring

5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably hiring Engineering and Product talent

2+ years of experience hiring software engineers. Ideally, you've hired engineers through a pooled / evergreen recruiting pipeline

Proven success in sourcing your own pipelines and developing strategies to build out top-of-funnel

Passion for creating an awesome candidate experience. Strong negotiation and closing skills with a candidate-first mindset

Empathetic, proactive partner to hiring managers; equally comfortable advising, coaching, and listening

Nice to have : experience using data to track pipeline health

Nice to have : experience using Greenhouse and Gem

Nice to have : experience driving process improvements

What You'll Get

A fast-paced and collaborative environment

Learning and development allowance

Competitive cash and equity 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, home office stipend

Pay Transparency Disclosure : One of Checkr's core values is Transparency. To live by that value, we've made the decision to disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. 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.

On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco, CA) : $130,000 - $153,000 USD

On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (Denver, CO) : $111,000 - $130,000 USD

At Checkr, we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 2 to 3 days a week. Starting January 2026, hub-based employees will be expected to work from the office 3 days per week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch four times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages.

Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr : Checkr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and / or federal laws, including the San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance.