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3.0
May 4, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company's got solid product-market fit and is making money. There's a bunch of great folks working here who are not only nice but good at what they do. Checkr cares about its mission of a fairer future. The pay can be good if you know how to ask for it when you start. Good at what they do for gig companies.

Cons

The company struggles with weak planning and ineffective leadership at the top. There's a real gap between the executive team and what's actually happening day-to-day. There's been a high turnover in several top executive positions, which really says a lot. Decisions are rushed and often lack careful thought. Transparency needs to be a give-and-take; it's important to actually do something with the feedback from employees. There have been missed chances to create a strong, inclusive culture and to value diversity. Raises are pretty much a rarity. This is not a tech company, it's a background check company with some tech features.

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5.0
Feb 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Unlike many places where AI is just a buzzword, Checkr is deeply investing in real applications that solve complex problems. We aren’t just talking about it; we’re shipping it. The commitment to AI enablement is tangible. We have access to the latest tools like Cursor and Bugbot, which significantly streamlines our workflows and keeps the focus on creative problem-solving rather than boilerplate. If you enjoy "hard" problems, this is the place. Dealing with data at scale here provides a level of complexity that keeps you sharp and constantly learning. The culture is easily one of the best I’ve experienced. You’re working with incredibly smart, grounded individuals who genuinely care about the mission and each other.

Cons

Like any company that has scaled rapidly over several years, we have our fair share of tech legacy. It can be a hurdle when trying to move at lightning speed. While the new leadership is focusing in cleaning up the architecture through targeted engineering investments, we aren't out of the woods yet. It requires patience and a "builder" mindset to help pave the new path.

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