Senior Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join Instacart's dynamic Shop team as a Senior Engineering Manager and drive the technological backbone of our Online Grocery Pillar. You'll work closely with senior engineering leadership to establish technical vision and execution strategies across multiple teams, innovating and streamlining our systems for a seamless grocery shopping experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior engineering role with a focus on architecture and system design
• Strong proficiency in coding and ability to engage in complex problem-solving
• Experience designing and working on systems utilized by more than 50 engineers
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field
• Ability to lead engineering reviews and provide guidance to team members

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering reviews to ensure high standards across all projects
• Identify unifying patterns and systems, improving architectural coherence and efficiency
• Design and implement service-oriented architecture solutions
• Engage in hands-on coding to develop core features and services
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering growth and technical excellence
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align on product vision and deliver impactful solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working alongside machine learning, product, and design teams
• Previous experience in building scalable, reliable systems in a fast-paced environment
• A deep understanding of the online grocery or e-commerce sector

Benefits

• Market-competitive compensation
• Remote work option
• Base pay range: $261,000 — $290,000 CAD (CAN)
• New hire equity grant
• Annual refresh grants