Checkr’s mission is to build a fairer future by designing technology to create opportunities for all. We believe all candidates, regardless of who they are, should have a fair chance to work. Established in 2014 and valued at $5B, Checkr is using technology to bring hiring to the next level. Our People Trust Platform uses machine learning to help thousands of companies modernize their background check process and make hiring safer, more efficient, and more inclusive. Some of our customers include Uber, Instacart, Doordash, Netflix, Compass Group, and Adecco.
A career with Checkr is an opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest minds, disrupt an industry for a better future, and give otherwise overlooked candidates access to employment. Checkr has been recognized in Forbes Best Startup Employers and is a top Y Combinator company by valuation.
Checkr is looking for a Summer Product Intern for a 12-week long paid internship!
As part of Checkr's product team, you'll have the opportunity to be a part of our core business and interact cross-functionally with teams such as Engineering, Product Marketing, Customer Success, Legal, and more. In this role, you will gain experience navigating the entire product lifecycle from clearly understanding and defining a problem through to executing on a go to market strategy to successfully launch a product or feature.
Checkr’s internship program is an amazing opportunity for graduate students looking to pursue a career in product management and find themselves driven by a desire to help build a fairer future.
Students from all schools and students who identify with an underrepresented demographic in tech are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to: Black/African-American, Latinx/Hispanic, Native American, students with disabilities, veterans, and non-binary people.
Responsibilities
- Join a cross-functional team in day-to-day product lifecycle work
- Participate in meetings, workshops, and ideation sessions
- Become an owner of work, with supervision
- Present work to, collaborate with, and collect feedback from stakeholders
- Contribute to a variety of research efforts
- Participate in and contribute to team events and development sessions
What We Value In An Intern
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, and a highly analytical mind.
- You are a self-starter that can work autonomously while operating with humility and open-mindedness.
- Familiarity with software development or product/project management is a plus.
- Passion and interest in fair chance hiring is a plus.
What You Get
- A fast-paced and collaborative environment
- Learning and development allowance
- Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Up to 25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
- Flexible PTO policy
- Monthly wellness stipend, home office stipend
Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr
Checkr is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds for all of its tech, non-tech, and leadership roles. Checkr believes that the gathering and celebration of unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures enriches the workplace.
Checkr also welcomes the opportunity to consider qualified applicants with prior arrest or conviction records. Checkr’s commitment to diversity extends to hiring talented individuals in spite of a prior criminal history in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.
