First Round Review · 2025-02-18
· 470d
Building Retention Through Engineer Rotation Programs: Checkr's Path to Near-Zero Attrition
Checkr VP of Engineering Krista Moroder shares how a formalized rotation program reduced non-regrettable attrition to near-zero by addressing the primary driver of engineer departures: stalled learning. The program provides tenured engineers exposure to new skills, cross-functional projects, and career development opportunities, preventing the typical two-to-three year exodus common at scaling startups.
Metrics in this report
Critical Departure Window
2-3years
typical range
Scaling startup engineers
Engineering Organization Size at Rotation Implementation
80headcount
exact
Checkr engineering org when Moroder implemented rotations
Non-Regrettable Attrition Rate
0-2%
two-year period
Checkr engineering organization
Tenured Staff Engineers (6+ years)
60%
proportion
Checkr staff engineers and above