Engineering Leader, Checkr

Checkr

Location:

Chile, Santiago

Category:

IT - Software Development

Contract Type:

Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

As the Engineering Leader in Chile, you will lead the growth and management of our expanding engineering teams, oversee delivery of strategic product initiatives, and represent Checkr's mission, vision, and values.

Job Responsibility:

Define and execute an aggressive hiring strategy to expand our engineering capacity in Chile
Oversee the growth, development, and distributed delivery operations of engineering teams within Checkr
Own specific core and strategically important product areas directly, while also supporting other engineering teams and business functions as needed
Represent and advocate for Checkr's mission, vision, values, and business outcomes at the Chile office
Bring customer centricity to your entire engineering team
Foster cultural cohesiveness, inclusivity, and equitable representation in our Chile office as the most senior leader across all functions there
Partner with product and business leaders to influence strategic direction
Implement best in class engineering practices
Hire, mentor, and manage the performance of a diverse engineering leadership team
Work across the engineering team to shape software development to meet Checkr's objectives and key results

Requirements:

15+ years of experience in software engineering roles
10+ years of experience leading engineering teams in an agile environment through customer centricity
Proven experience in a continuous delivery environment supporting modern engineering practices
Customer centricity: you understand that customer behavior and sentiment must be well understood to effectively build products for them
Proven success in building, leading, and growing a high-performance engineering team
Experience in managing distributed delivery, team collaboration, and communication in a geographically diverse setting
Experience managing managers, and setting up an engineering organization
Strong alignment with Checkr’s mission and values
Bias for Action: you proactively take initiative and deliver quick results in a fast-paced environment
Fail Fast Approach: you welcome experimentation and adapt quickly based on feedback
Data driven mindset to measure business impact
Effective communication skills, with the ability to establish trust and work cooperatively with diverse groups
Fluent in both spoken and written English
Experience in managing strategic business outcomes in an engineering context
Highly effective communicator with good people instincts - able to build trust and work well with a diverse group both internally and externally
Willingness to lead in a hands-on, high-performance environment
Organized, self-motivated and detail-oriented
High degree of humility and accountability
Advanced English communication skills - written and verbal

What we offer:

A collaborative and fast-moving environment
Be part of an international company based in the United States
Learning and development reimbursement allowance
Competitive compensation and opportunity for professional and personal advancement
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Additional vacation benefits of 5 extra days and flexibility to take time off
Reimbursement for work from home equipment
In-office perks are provided, such as lunch four times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 26, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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