Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Summary

Join Instacart as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer and leverage your expertise to solve complex problems within our marketplace systems. You will apply machine learning to optimize solutions in areas like delivery ETA, pricing, and incentives. Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and engineers to create impactful ML applications. Continuously refine algorithms and models to improve operational efficiency. This remote role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including equity grants and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Computer Science/Engineering or a related field, with 0-3+ years of industry experience focused on machine learning
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or other relevant languages
• Fluency in data manipulation (e.g., SQL, Spark, Pandas) and machine learning tools (e.g., scikit-learn, XGBoost, Tensorflow and Pytorch)
• Have strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Self-motivated individual with a strong ownership mindset
• Strong communicator who can collaborate with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning solutions to tackle practical challenges in the marketplace
• Collaborate closely with product managers, data scientists, and backend engineers to deeply understand business needs and create impactful ML applications
• Actively engage with diverse stakeholders to ensure that solutions are well-integrated and aligned with business goals
• Push the envelope on our operational efficiency by continually refining and advancing our algorithms and models

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with managing large-scale machine learning model training and deployment
• Knowledge of deep learning frameworks and methodologies
• Proven track record of effectively identifying and addressing high-impact problems with solutions that balance urgency and quality

Benefits

• Highly market-competitive compensation and benefits
• Remote work
• New hire equity grant
• Annual refresh grants