Instacart · 4 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer II, Core Experience
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$230K/yr - $242K/yr
5+ years expInstacart is transforming the grocery industry by providing essential services that connect customers with the food they love. The Senior Software Engineer II, Core Experience will enhance backend systems to improve user experiences and develop robust architectures that support advanced recommendation and personalization systems.
Consumer GoodsLogisticsE-CommerceFood and BeverageConsumerDelivery ServiceGroceryShopping
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
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
Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work.
This role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants
Flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events
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
Instacart has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
76%
Represents job field similar to this job
Engineering and Development
Product Management
Marketing
Management and Executive
Accounting and Finance
Sales
Legal and Compliance
Customer Service and Support
Creatives and Design
Education and Training
Human Resources
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (65)
2025 (147)
2024 (168)
2023 (108)
2022 (159)
2021 (170)
2020 (59)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.92BKey Investors
Andreessen Horowitz,D1 Capital Partners,Fidelity,Sequoia Capital,T. Rowe PriceD1 Capital Partners,Valiant PeregrineT. Rowe Price
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
Retail Insight Network
2026-08-08
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