WE’RE TRANSFORMING THE GROCERY INDUSTRY

At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers.
Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.

ABOUT YOU:

We are looking for senior economists with several years of industry experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A PhD in economics
• 3+ years of industry experience using machine learning to solve economic problems in large technology companies
• A blend of economic theory, applied econometrics, and business skills that let you jump into a fast-paced environment and contribute from day one
• A deep understanding of machine learning algorithms and techniques, with fluency in modern research and literature
• Strong programming skills in software engineering (e.g., Python), along with expertise in data manipulation using tools (e.g., SQL and Pandas) and modern machine learning packages
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and proven expertise in collaborating with a diverse group of stakeholders across all levels

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in pricing, ads, and paid marketing
• Experience with large language models / generative AI, both on the algorithm side as well as a day-to-day tool
  Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here.
  Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants.
  For US based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.
  CA, NY, CT, NJ

As a senior machine learning engineer in the Economics team, you will build state-of-the-art systems that blend rigorous economic thought with sophisticated machine learning algorithms to tackle some of the company’s most challenging problems.
Working in a horizontal team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with partners across multiple functions to operate on a highly diverse set of problems, contributing both economic and engineering expertise in a fast-paced environment filled with exciting opportunities for technically-minded economists.