Remote Senior Software Engineer II
at Instacart

Summary

Join Instacart's Core Experience team as a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of our backend system's roadmap and enhance customer shopping experiences.

Requirements

• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Effectively lead a cross-functional team, demonstrating strong teamwork skills, and capable of clearly communicating ideas and fostering alignment across different departments
• Experience in building scalable solutions and architecture
• Familiarity with ML model development and iteration
• Thorough knowledge of developing applications using GraphQL
• Skilled in the use of monitoring and observability tools like Datadog
• Extensive experience with database management, particularly PostgreSQL and AWS OpenSearch

Benefits

• Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work
• Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role
• This role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants