200+ applicants

Company

Instacart · 1 day ago

Senior Software Engineer, Core Experience

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$159K/yr - $245K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain high-quality backend applications.

Lead the development of our backend system's roadmap, prioritizing scalability and reliability.

Innovate and think creatively to develop new features that enhance our customer's shopping experiences.

Own and lead major components of our product, ensuring they meet both internal standards and external expectations.

Collaborate across teams to foster a unified approach to product development, facilitating consensus and driving effective outcomes.

Responsible for the strategic planning and execution of projects you oversee, from inception to deployment and maintenance.

Qualification

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Backend developmentRubyGoRecommender systemsPersonalization algorithmsML model developmentFeed architecture principlesDatabase managementPostgreSQLUnit testingMonitoring toolsObservability tools

Required

5+ years of backend development experience, with a strong record of project delivery.

Proficiency in backend languages, such as Ruby or Go.

A solid foundation in unit testing and problem-solving.

Exceptional communication skills and the ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams.

Holds a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Preferred

Experience with recommender systems and personalization algorithms.

Familiarity with ML model development and iteration.

Deep understanding of feed architecture principles.

Skilled in the use of monitoring and observability tools like Datadog.

Extensive experience with database management, particularly PostgreSQL.

Benefits

New hire equity grant

Annual refresh grants

Company

Instacart

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3.6

Instacart is an online grocery platform that offers same-day delivery and pickup services for retailers and consumers.

Founded in 2012

San Francisco, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.instacart.com

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