Instacart · 2 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, Marketing Enablement & Technology
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$225K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expInstacart is transforming the grocery industry by providing essential services for grocery delivery. They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Paid MarTech team, focusing on building and scaling systems that drive growth in Paid Marketing channels while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Delivery ServiceE-CommerceGroceryShopping
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of 9+ engineers across backend, data engineering, and mobile disciplines, providing coaching, feedback, and career development support to help each team member grow and succeed
Own the technical roadmap for Paid MarTech, balancing priorities across scaling existing systems (backend services, data pipelines, mobile attribution) and building new self-serve tooling that empowers marketing teams
Drive execution excellence by establishing clear goals, removing blockers, and ensuring the team delivers high-quality work on time while maintaining sustainable pace and healthy team dynamics
Build and strengthen cross-functional partnerships with Marketing leadership, Product, Analytics, and other engineering teams to align on priorities, gather requirements, and ensure technical solutions drive business impact
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement through regular 1:1s, team rituals, and creating an inclusive environment where all team members can do their best work
Partner with Senior Engineering Manager and cross-functional leaders on strategic planning, resource allocation, and organizational initiatives that support MET's mission and Instacart's growth
Guide technical decision-making across backend (Python, Ruby, APIs), data (SQL, Snowflake, DBT, Airflow), and mobile (iOS, SDK integrations) domains, ensuring architectural consistency and quality standards
Qualification
Required
5–8+ years of software engineering or data engineering experience with strong technical background across backend, data, or mobile domains
2+ years of engineering management experience leading teams of 6+ engineers, with demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and retain strong technical talent
Proven track record of owning technical roadmaps, balancing competing priorities, and delivering measurable business outcomes through team execution
Experience building strong cross-functional partnerships with non-engineering stakeholders (Marketing, Product, Analytics) and translating business needs into technical solutions
Demonstrated ability to create inclusive, collaborative team environments where engineers feel supported, challenged, and able to grow in their careers
Strong communication skills with ability to provide clear, actionable feedback and facilitate difficult conversations with empathy and directness
Preferred
Experience managing engineers across multiple technical disciplines (backend, data engineering, mobile) or leading full-stack teams
Background in marketing technology, ad tech, or growth engineering with deep understanding of paid marketing operations, attribution, and campaign optimization
Hands-on technical experience with technologies including Python, Ruby, SQL, Snowflake, Airflow, DBT, iOS development, and third-party SDK integrations
Experience scaling systems and teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments while maintaining engineering quality, team health, and sustainable pace
Track record of building self-serve tooling or internal platforms that enable non-technical stakeholders to operate independently and increase organizational efficiency
Strong product sense with ability to identify opportunities for technical innovation that drive significant business impact and competitive advantage
Experience with agile methodologies, sprint planning, OKR setting, and establishing team rituals that drive execution excellence and cross-functional collaboration
Benefits
Eligible for a new hire equity grant
Annual refresh grants
Highly market-competitive compensation and benefits
Company
Instacart
Instacart is an online grocery platform that offers same-day delivery and pickup services for retailers and consumers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.92BKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceTiger Global ManagementD1 Capital Partners
2023-09-19IPO
2021-11-01Private Equity· $232M
2021-09-05Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Chris Rogers
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Leonardo
Co-Founder
Recent News
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