Senior Software Engineer (Fullstack)

Summary

Join Instacart's Caper Retailer Tools team as a Senior Software Engineer and contribute to the future of retail tech. In this dynamic environment, you will design and maintain high-quality web applications, lead improvements to frontend and backend systems, and launch innovative projects using generative AI. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, take ownership of major product components, and plan project lifecycles. This remote role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including equity grants and a flexible work environment. The specific salary range varies based on location.

Requirements

• 5+ years of development experience with a deep track record of impactful project delivery
• Expertise in backend languages like Java or Kotlin
• Proficiency in frontend technologies such as TypeScript, React, Next.js
• Solid understanding of unit testing and problem-solving skills
• Proficient communication skills with experience leading and collaborating across diverse teams
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high-quality web applications and systems
• Lead improvements to frontend and backend systems, focusing on scalability and reliability
• Launch greenfield projects using generative AI and new technologies to enhance user experiences and cut costs
• Develop new features to improve shopping for customers and operations for retailers
• Take ownership of major product components to align with company standards and user needs
• Collaborate across teams to unify development approaches and deliver impactful results
• Plan and oversee project lifecycles from start to finish, including deployment and maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, communicate ideas effectively, and align business goals with projects
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, Mode, etc
• Experience with startups or as a founder, showing you are good at solving problems, malleable, and have a spirit for entrepreneurship

Benefits

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