
About Instacart
Fast grocery delivery from your favorite stores
Key Highlights
- Valuation of $39 billion with $2.4 billion raised
- Partners with over 40,000 stores including Costco and Kroger
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California
- Serves millions of customers across the U.S. and Canada
Instacart is a leading grocery delivery service headquartered in San Francisco, California, serving millions of customers across the U.S. and Canada. Partnering with major retailers like Costco, Kroger, and Publix, Instacart offers same-day delivery from over 40,000 stores. The company has raised ov...
🎁 Benefits
Instacart offers competitive salaries, equity options, flexible PTO, and a remote work policy that supports work-life balance. Employees also benefit ...
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Skills & Technologies
Overview
Instacart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Self Serve team to enhance their Experimentation Platform. You'll work with Java and A/B testing methodologies to drive product development. This role requires 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of software engineering experience, particularly in building and maintaining complex systems that support product development. Your expertise in Java allows you to create robust applications that meet user needs effectively. You understand the importance of experimentation in product development and have experience with A/B testing methodologies, enabling you to implement new strategies that enhance user engagement and product performance.
You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with data scientists and engineers to drive innovation. Your strong analytical skills help you interpret data and make informed decisions that impact product direction. You are comfortable with ambiguity and can adapt to changing requirements while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality results.
You are passionate about technology and continuously seek to improve your skills and knowledge. You enjoy mentoring junior engineers and sharing your insights to foster a culture of learning within your team. You believe in the power of teamwork and are excited to contribute to a mission-driven organization like Instacart.
Desirable
Experience with cloud platforms and modern development practices is a plus. Familiarity with metrics platforms and data analysis tools will help you excel in this role. You are also encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Self Serve team, you will be responsible for extending and maintaining the Experimentation Platform. This involves enhancing the internal A/B testing and metrics platforms that inform product development processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new experimentation methodologies that drive product improvements.
You will design and develop features that support the experimentation process, ensuring that they are scalable and maintainable. Your role will also involve troubleshooting and optimizing existing systems to improve performance and reliability. You will participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall technical direction of the team, ensuring best practices are followed.
In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into actionable engineering tasks. You will help shape the future of Instacart's product offerings by leveraging data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
What we offer
Instacart offers a flexible work environment where you can choose to work from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop. We believe in the importance of community and connection, which is why we host regular in-person events to bring our team together. Our compensation package includes a competitive salary range of CAN $165,000—$183,000 CAD, along with equity grants for new hires and annual refresh grants.
We are committed to providing our employees with the resources they need to thrive, including comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Join us at Instacart and be part of a team that is transforming the grocery industry and making a positive impact on people's lives.
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