Staff Software Engineer, Screenings & Verifications
Core
Architecting and delivering scalable backend systems for AI-driven screening and verification products (criminal history, driving records, employment checks) used by customers like Uber and Airbnb to assess risk.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Backend/Architecture)
Builds
High-quality, scalable screening products and multi-system workflows
Domain
Fintech / Background Checks / AI Verification
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Backend development (Ruby, Node.js), Frontend (JavaScript, React), Scalable system design, Automated testing, Observability, A/B testing, Technical architecture, Cross-team influence, Mentorship
Preferred skills
None explicitly stated
Technologies
Ruby, Node.js, JavaScript, React
Responsibilities
Own product development from ideation to release, Define technical architecture for complex workflows, Lead technical initiatives to enable growth and address debt, Mentor engineers, Ensure service quality and scalability
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with architecture leadership