Top Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life & disability coverage.
Wellness programs, memberships, and stipends for health.
Family planning support, parental leave, flexible schedules.
About the role
Who you are
- Proven experience in a senior engineering role with a focus on architecture and system design
- Strong proficiency in coding and ability to engage in complex problem-solving
- Experience designing and working on systems utilized by more than 30 engineers
- Ability to lead engineering reviews and provide guidance to team members
- Exceptional communication skills to influence and drive technical strategy
- Previous experience in building scalable, reliable systems in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field
- Experience working alongside machine learning, product, and design teams
- Previous experience in Search, Recommendations and Personalization technologies and industry trends. Experiencing building platforms in this space supporting feature teams is a meaningful advantage
- Experience with Postgres/MySQL and OpenSearch is a plus
- A deep understanding of the online grocery or e-commerce sector
What the job involves
- Instacart has become a vital service for millions, and we're assembling a team to lead the future of online grocery shopping
- We're seeking a hands-on engineering leader to guide the redesign and re-platforming of our core systems, with a focus on Personalization, Content Platform, Recommender Systems, and Feeds
- Join us to play a crucial role in pushing the boundaries of innovation in the Instacart App and Website
- As the driving force behind key shopping functions that impact millions globally, you will work closely with the Home, Storefront, Search and Discovery teams
- If you're ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table and be part of our transformative journey
- As a Staff Engineer, you will play a pivotal role within our Core Shopping Team, driving engineering initiatives and architectural decisions across multiple teams in Instacart's Online Grocery Pillar
- You will engage in hands-on coding to design and develop the next generation serving stack and services supporting the Instacart product
- In this role, you’ll be expected to conduct engineering reviews to ensure high standards, and identify unifying patterns and systems to enhance architectural coherence
- Your leadership will influence teams across the organization towards a platform-oriented approach, fostering innovation and efficiency
- Working closely with cross-functional teams, including machine learning, product, and design, you will establish and drive our technical vision, ensuring alignment on product vision and delivering impactful solutions
- Join a dynamic team at the heart of Instacart's success, leading the core shopping experience that millions of users rely on
- This team owns the main Instacart customer facing products and all underlying systems powering it
- We are obsessive about perfecting every aspect of the customer shopping journey on the app, encompassing UX formats, feeds, algorithms, personalization, recommender engines, and ranking systems to deliver an exceptional experience
- Our team thrives on collaborative problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
- Conduct engineering reviews to ensure high standards across all projects
- Identify unifying patterns and systems, improving architectural coherence and efficiency
- Architect and implement service-oriented solutions to address systemic issues
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering growth and technical excellence
- Align and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions and drive technical strategy
Benefits
- Wellness Tailored to You: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life & disability coverage right alongside physical & mental wellness programs, memberships and stipends to keep you and your family feeling your best.
- Family Building Benefits: No matter where you are in your family journey, we support you. Our plans cover modern family planning for all. We offer leave for all parents, flexible working schedules and an active Parents@ community.
- Work From Home Stipend: We help outfit your WFH setup and offer reimbursements so you can be your most productive while at home.
- Flexible Time Off: We all recharge differently. Take the time you need with our flexible time off policy and company-wide Self-Checkouts where we encourage everyone to sign off.
- Learning & Development: Whether you're just starting your career or leading teams, we provide customized L&D programs to help you grow and an annual allowance to pursue your development.
- Future Planning: We have you covered as you plan for your future. 401(k) matching in the US and RRSP in Canada, student loan assistance through Peanut Butter, free Rocket Lawyer membership, SoFi & First Republic financial planning and more.
- Four Year Fill-Up: We encourage our tenured employees to take longer breaks and truly unplug by doing something they love – typically four consecutive weeks around the four year mark.
- Community Connection: Support the communities you care about with volunteer weeks and get involved with our social impact program, Instacart Serves.
- Instacart Express Membership: We help keep your fridge stocked. Unlock grocery discounts with our Instacart Beta app while testing our latest features.
About Instacart
Software Development
10,000+
Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, works with grocers and retailers to transform how people shop. The company partners with more than 1,500 national, regional, and local retail banners to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 85,000 stores across North America on the Instacart Marketplace. Instacart makes it possible for millions of people to get the groceries they need from the retailers they love, and for approximately 600,000 Instacart shoppers to earn by picking, packing and delivering orders on their own flexible schedule. The Instacart Platform offers retailers a suite of enterprise-grade technology products and services to power their e-commerce experiences, fulfill orders, digitize brick-and-mortar stores, provide advertising services, and glean insights. With Instacart Ads, thousands of CPG brands – from category leaders to emerging brands – partner with the company to connect directly with consumers online, right at the point of purchase. With Instacart Health, the company is providing tools to increase nutrition security, make healthy choices easier for consumers, and expand the role that food can play in improving health outcomes. For more information, visit www.instacart.com/company.
Top Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life & disability coverage.
Wellness programs, memberships, and stipends for health.
Family planning support, parental leave, flexible schedules.
About the role
Who you are
- Proven experience in a senior engineering role with a focus on architecture and system design
- Strong proficiency in coding and ability to engage in complex problem-solving
- Experience designing and working on systems utilized by more than 30 engineers
- Ability to lead engineering reviews and provide guidance to team members
- Exceptional communication skills to influence and drive technical strategy
- Previous experience in building scalable, reliable systems in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field
- Experience working alongside machine learning, product, and design teams
- Previous experience in Search, Recommendations and Personalization technologies and industry trends. Experiencing building platforms in this space supporting feature teams is a meaningful advantage
- Experience with Postgres/MySQL and OpenSearch is a plus
- A deep understanding of the online grocery or e-commerce sector
What the job involves
- Instacart has become a vital service for millions, and we're assembling a team to lead the future of online grocery shopping
- We're seeking a hands-on engineering leader to guide the redesign and re-platforming of our core systems, with a focus on Personalization, Content Platform, Recommender Systems, and Feeds
- Join us to play a crucial role in pushing the boundaries of innovation in the Instacart App and Website
- As the driving force behind key shopping functions that impact millions globally, you will work closely with the Home, Storefront, Search and Discovery teams
- If you're ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table and be part of our transformative journey
- As a Staff Engineer, you will play a pivotal role within our Core Shopping Team, driving engineering initiatives and architectural decisions across multiple teams in Instacart's Online Grocery Pillar
- You will engage in hands-on coding to design and develop the next generation serving stack and services supporting the Instacart product
- In this role, you’ll be expected to conduct engineering reviews to ensure high standards, and identify unifying patterns and systems to enhance architectural coherence
- Your leadership will influence teams across the organization towards a platform-oriented approach, fostering innovation and efficiency
- Working closely with cross-functional teams, including machine learning, product, and design, you will establish and drive our technical vision, ensuring alignment on product vision and delivering impactful solutions
- Join a dynamic team at the heart of Instacart's success, leading the core shopping experience that millions of users rely on
- This team owns the main Instacart customer facing products and all underlying systems powering it
- We are obsessive about perfecting every aspect of the customer shopping journey on the app, encompassing UX formats, feeds, algorithms, personalization, recommender engines, and ranking systems to deliver an exceptional experience
- Our team thrives on collaborative problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
- Conduct engineering reviews to ensure high standards across all projects
- Identify unifying patterns and systems, improving architectural coherence and efficiency
- Architect and implement service-oriented solutions to address systemic issues
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering growth and technical excellence
- Align and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions and drive technical strategy
Benefits
- Wellness Tailored to You: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life & disability coverage right alongside physical & mental wellness programs, memberships and stipends to keep you and your family feeling your best.
- Family Building Benefits: No matter where you are in your family journey, we support you. Our plans cover modern family planning for all. We offer leave for all parents, flexible working schedules and an active Parents@ community.
- Work From Home Stipend: We help outfit your WFH setup and offer reimbursements so you can be your most productive while at home.
- Flexible Time Off: We all recharge differently. Take the time you need with our flexible time off policy and company-wide Self-Checkouts where we encourage everyone to sign off.
- Learning & Development: Whether you're just starting your career or leading teams, we provide customized L&D programs to help you grow and an annual allowance to pursue your development.
- Future Planning: We have you covered as you plan for your future. 401(k) matching in the US and RRSP in Canada, student loan assistance through Peanut Butter, free Rocket Lawyer membership, SoFi & First Republic financial planning and more.
- Four Year Fill-Up: We encourage our tenured employees to take longer breaks and truly unplug by doing something they love – typically four consecutive weeks around the four year mark.
- Community Connection: Support the communities you care about with volunteer weeks and get involved with our social impact program, Instacart Serves.
- Instacart Express Membership: We help keep your fridge stocked. Unlock grocery discounts with our Instacart Beta app while testing our latest features.
About Instacart
Software Development
10,000+
Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, works with grocers and retailers to transform how people shop. The company partners with more than 1,500 national, regional, and local retail banners to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 85,000 stores across North America on the Instacart Marketplace. Instacart makes it possible for millions of people to get the groceries they need from the retailers they love, and for approximately 600,000 Instacart shoppers to earn by picking, packing and delivering orders on their own flexible schedule. The Instacart Platform offers retailers a suite of enterprise-grade technology products and services to power their e-commerce experiences, fulfill orders, digitize brick-and-mortar stores, provide advertising services, and glean insights. With Instacart Ads, thousands of CPG brands – from category leaders to emerging brands – partner with the company to connect directly with consumers online, right at the point of purchase. With Instacart Health, the company is providing tools to increase nutrition security, make healthy choices easier for consumers, and expand the role that food can play in improving health outcomes. For more information, visit www.instacart.com/company.