Senior Software Engineer

North American leader in online grocery delivery and pickup services, partnering with over 350 retailers across 5,500+ cities.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
1+ year of experience
E-Commerce · Logistics

Description For Senior Software Engineer

Instacart, the North American leader in online grocery delivery, is seeking experienced engineers to join their dynamic team. The role offers exciting challenges in handling concurrent shoppers, processing millions of data points in real-time, and optimizing delivery routes and inventory predictions.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be part of a fast-moving environment where full-stack capabilities and end-to-end problem ownership are highly valued. The position offers significant growth opportunities as the company continues to expand its market presence.

The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies and solving complex problems in a startup-like environment, despite the company's established market position. You'll be handling everything from supporting thousands of concurrent shoppers to processing millions of data points in real-time, making this an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy tackling challenging technical problems.

Instacart's impressive reach, serving 85% of U.S. households and 70% of Canadian households, provides a massive scale for your work to make an impact. The company's partnerships with more than 350 retailers and 25,000+ stores ensure diverse technical challenges and learning opportunities.

This position is perfect for engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy full-stack development, and want to contribute to a service that millions of families rely on. The role offers the unique combination of startup-like agility with the resources and scale of an industry leader.

Last updated 7 hours ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Ship high-quality solutions with urgency and speed
  • Work closely with product managers and stakeholders
  • Own large part of the process from problem understanding to solution delivery
  • Drive organization-wide initiatives
  • Manage things directly as part of a small team

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

Ruby
Python
JavaScript
React
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent work experience
  • Self-motivation and enjoyment for a startup environment
  • Strong knowledge of Web technology (Ruby on Rails, Python, JavaScript frameworks)
  • Ability to balance urgency with high quality solutions
  • Extensive experience with large codebases and cross-functional teams
  • Strong sense of ownership

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