Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in building and maintaining high-throughput distributed systems. Your expertise in Java and AWS allows you to tackle complex challenges in fulfillment orchestration and external integrations. You thrive in environments where you can drive technical vision and architectural direction, ensuring reliability and scalability in platform capabilities.

You possess a strong understanding of APIs and services, having designed and implemented them in previous roles. Your problem-solving skills are complemented by your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring that technical solutions align with business needs. You are comfortable working in a flexible environment, adapting to various work settings while maintaining productivity.

Desirable

Experience with microservices architecture and cloud-native applications is a plus. Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps practices will help you integrate seamlessly into our team. You are passionate about mentoring junior engineers and sharing your knowledge to foster a collaborative learning environment.

What you'll do

As a Staff Software Engineer at Instacart, you will lead the technical direction for our Enterprise Fulfillment Platform. Your role involves designing and implementing robust APIs and services that enhance our fulfillment capabilities. You will work closely with product managers and other stakeholders to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements.

You will be responsible for driving architectural decisions and ensuring that our systems are reliable and scalable. This includes optimizing existing services and identifying opportunities for improvement. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers, helping them grow their skills and contribute effectively to the team.

Collaboration is essential in this role, as you will partner with various teams to ensure that our technical solutions meet business objectives. You will participate in code reviews, provide feedback, and contribute to the overall engineering culture at Instacart.

What we offer

Instacart provides a flexible work environment, allowing you to choose where you do your best work—whether from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop. We believe in building a strong community through regular in-person events and team-building activities. Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and equity grants, ensuring that you are rewarded for your contributions.

You will have access to comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. At Instacart, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Join us in transforming the grocery industry and making a meaningful impact on our community.