Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have extensive experience in building and maintaining distributed systems — you've navigated the complexities of data technologies and understand the nuances of scalable designs. Your passion for machine learning infrastructure drives you to deliver impactful solutions that serve millions of users. You thrive in mentoring and growing engineering talent, fostering a principled engineering culture that values collaboration and innovation.

You are excited about the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can influence the direction of technology and contribute to the success of a four-sided marketplace. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly makes you a valuable team member, and you enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.

What you'll do

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Instacart, you will lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge distributed systems that power our Ads Infrastructure. You will work closely with product managers and other engineers to define technical requirements and ensure that our systems meet the needs of our users. Your role will involve solving some of the toughest technical challenges while delivering concrete impact to our community.

You will mentor junior engineers, helping them grow their skills and instilling a strong engineering culture within the team. Your contributions will directly influence the scalability and reliability of our systems, ensuring that we can handle the demands of a rapidly growing user base. You will also have the opportunity to work with advanced data technologies and machine learning frameworks, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in grocery delivery.

What we offer

Instacart provides a flexible work environment that allows you to choose where you do your best work, whether from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop. We believe in the importance of community and connection, offering regular in-person events to foster collaboration among team members. Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and equity grants, reflecting our commitment to rewarding your contributions to our mission of transforming the grocery industry.