Staff Software Engineer, Order Quality

at  Instacart

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science (CS) or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in building and managing scalable platform solutions.
• Proven track record in leading the design, implementation, and deployment of high-scale, cross-functional systems.
• Excellent technical communication skills with a capacity to work effectively with engineering teams and cross-functional units.
• In-depth knowledge of systems architecture and service-oriented solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership in project management and engineer mentorship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with machine learning teams to support and implement data-driven applications.
• Proficiency in Ruby and/or Golang.
• Familiarity with large-scale e-commerce systems and real-time data processing.
  At Instacart, we believe in “Putting it all on the Table” and “Serving Generously.” As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to share your expertise openly, engage in constructive dialogue, and contribute to a culture of transparency and continuous learning. Your work will directly serve our customers, shoppers, and partners, making a tangible difference in people’s lives.
  Join us in solving some of the most exciting challenges in e-commerce and help shape the future of online grocery shopping

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Order Quality team at Instacart, you’ll be at the forefront of enhancing customer satisfaction in online grocery shopping. Your work will directly impact millions of customers by ensuring accurate item availability, optimizing replacements, and providing real-time order updates. This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your technical expertise to solve complex challenges and drive innovation in the rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape.