Checkr The Sales Engineer at Checkr partners with Sales to design and deliver technical solutions that enhance safe and fair hiring. The role involves owning the technical sales cycle and educating prospects on product value.
Responsibilities
This isn't a traditional pre-sales role. You'll work consultatively with business leaders, design solutions to real-world challenges, and serve as a trusted expert on safe and fair hiring. If you love solving hard problems, telling compelling stories, and seeing your work directly impact how companies hire, this role is for you. As a Solutions Engineer, you will strategically partner with the Sales team to:
Own the technical sale — Partner closely with Sales to navigate complex deals, from first discovery call to signed contract, ensuring prospects see Checkr's full value
Earn trust at every level — Meet with executives and operators alike, tailoring your message to each audience and building relationships that last beyond the sales cycle
Bring solutions to life — Design and deliver world-class product demos, POCs/pilots, solution architectures, and proposals that speak directly to prospect needs
Be the expert in the room — Educate prospects on safe hiring best practices, answer technical and compliance questions, and position Checkr as the clear industry leader
Shape the product — Distill customer feedback into actionable insights for our R&D teams, helping drive a roadmap that reflects what the market actually needs
Spot the big picture — Identify trends across verticals and help keep Checkr ahead of the curve
Amplify our story — Partner with Marketing on case studies, use cases, and events that showcase what's possible with Checkr
2–5 years in Solutions Engineering, Technical Sales, Customer Success, or a related SaaS role
Hands-on experience with the full technical sales cycle — discovery, solution design, and proof-of-value execution
Strong discovery and value-based selling skills, with the ability to craft a compelling demo narrative
Comfort with RESTful APIs (or genuine eagerness to learn)
Qualification
2–5 years in Solutions Engineering
Required
2–5 years in Solutions Engineering, Technical Sales, Customer Success, or related SaaS role
Hands-on experience with full technical sales cycle
