About Checkr
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 2024 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.
About the team/role
Checkr is looking for Summer 2025 Infrastructure/SRE Interns to work on high-value engineering projects that will deliver real-world impact to our customers, candidates, and engineering organization. Inevitably, issues arise within Checkr and external systems, prolonging the background check process, which delays candidates’ access to employment, housing, and financial opportunities. When you join our team, you will learn how to leverage AI as a productivity enhancer and how to deliver AI-integrated solutions to improve issue visibility, increase system resiliency, and create powerful tools that enable non-engineering stakeholders to unblock candidates.
Checkr’s internship program is an amazing opportunity for anyone who is pursuing a career in SRE/DevOps and wishes to learn from a diverse cultural perspective. We are looking for candidates who have a strong understanding of engineering principles and who are interested in learning about generative AI, DevOps practices, and system scalability. Our interns will embody Checkr’s core values of grit, ownership, humility, transparency, and connection as they push to deliver value over the summer.
What we value in an intern:
- Engineering awareness in the Infrastructure/SRE space
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and Linux
- Enthusiasm and interest in AI
- Interest in observability
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and pride in your work
- Self-awareness and a desire to better yourself
- Curiosity about how and why things work
- Recently completed or are graduating in Spring 2025 with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field
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. Interns are expected to work from the office 4 days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch four times a week and an abundance of snacks and beverages.
The hourly pay range for this role is $35/hour.
We are not able to provide sponsorship for internship roles.
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.
