Company Name: Instacart

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Job Description: RoleWho you areProven experience in a senior engineering role with a focus on architecture and system designStrong proficiency in coding and ability to engage in complex problem-solvingExperience designing and working on systems utilized by more than 30 engineersAbility to lead engineering reviews and provide guidance to team membersExceptional communication skills to influence and drive technical strategyPrevious experience in building scalable, reliable systems in a fast-paced environmentDesirableBachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related fieldExperience working alongside machine learning, product, and design teamsPrevious experience in Search, Recommendations and Personalization technologies and industry trends. Experiencing building platforms in this space supporting feature teams is a meaningful advantageExperience with Postgres/MySQL and OpenSearch is a plusA deep understanding of the online grocery or e-commerce sectorWhat the job involvesInstacart has become a vital service for millions, and we're assembling a team to lead the future of online grocery shoppingWe're seeking a hands-on engineering leader to guide the redesign and re-platforming of our core systems, with a focus on Personalization, Content Platform, Recommender Systems, and FeedsJoin us to play a crucial role in pushing the boundaries of innovation in the Instacart App and WebsiteAs the driving force behind key shopping functions that impact millions globally, you will work closely with the Home, Storefront, Search and Discovery teamsAs a Staff Engineer, you will play a pivotal role within our Core Shopping Team, driving engineering initiatives and architectural decisions across multiple teams in Instacart's Online Grocery PillarYou will engage in hands-on coding to design and develop the next generation serving stack and services supporting the Instacart productIn this role, you’ll be expected to conduct engineering reviews to ensure high standards, and identify unifying patterns and systems to enhance architectural coherenceYour leadership will influence teams across the organization towards a platform-oriented approach, fostering innovation and efficiencyWorking closely with cross-functional teams, including machine learning, product, and design, you will establish and drive our technical vision, ensuring alignment on product vision and delivering impactful solutionsThis team owns the main Instacart customer facing products and all underlying systems powering itWe are obsessive about perfecting every aspect of the customer shopping journey on the app, encompassing UX formats, feeds, algorithms, personalization, recommender engines, and ranking systems to deliver an exceptional experienceOur team thrives on collaborative problem-solving in a fast-paced environmentThis role will conduct engineering reviews to ensure high standards across all projectsIdentify unifying patterns and systems, improving architectural coherence and efficiencyArchitect and implement service-oriented solutions to address systemic issuesMentor junior engineers, fostering growth and technical excellenceAlign and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions and drive technical strategyShare this jobReport a problem with this jobHide companyView 107 more jobs at InstacartInsightsTop investors7% employee growth in 12 monthsGlassdoor (3.6)CompanyCompany benefitsWellness Tailored to You: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life & disability coverage right alongside physical & mental wellness programs, memberships and stipends to keep you and your family feeling your best.Family Building Benefits: No matter where you are in your family journey, we support you. Our plans cover modern family planning for all. We offer leave for all parents, flexible working schedules and an active Parents@ community.Work From Home Stipend: We help outfit your WFH setup and offer reimbursements so you can be your most productive while at home.Flexible Time Off: We all recharge differently. Take the time you need with our flexible time off policy and company-wide Self-Checkouts where we encourage everyone to sign off.Learning & Development: Whether you're just starting your career or leading teams, we provide customized L&D programs to help you grow and an annual allowance to pursue your development.Future Planning: We have you covered as you plan for your future. 401(k) matching in the US and RRSP in Canada, student loan assistance through Peanut Butter, free Rocket Lawyer membership, SoFi & First Republic financial planning and more.Four Year Fill-Up: We encourage our tenured employees to take longer breaks and truly unplug by doing something they love – typically four consecutive weeks around the four year mark.Community Connection: Support the communities you care about with volunteer weeks and get involved with our social impact program, Instacart Serves.Instacart Express Membership: We help keep your fridge stocked. Unlock grocery discounts with our Instacart Beta app while testing our latest features.Funding (last 2 of 15 rounds)Nov 2021$232mLATE VCMar 2021$265mLATE VCTotal funding: $2.9bnOur takeInstacart is an online grocery marketplace that operates a pick-up and delivery system in the US and Canada. Unlike standard grocery shopping, Instacart sends a “personal shopper” to your local store to buy your products, who then delivers them straight to your door on the same day via their own car. The company also supplies the Instacart Platform, with services for stores encompassing eCommerce, fulfilment, in-store, ads, and insights.The increased modernization of society has meant more than ever that consumers are looking to buy their groceries online, making space for apps like Instacart to become daily life staples for years to come. Although the company must compete with other grocery store delivery services, such as Walmart’s own, it has expanded to cover large percentages of US and Canadian households, and is now aligned with over 1,500 retail banners across more than 85,000 locations.With an expanding partnership with Kroger, Instacart continues to demonstrate why it's a leader in the gorcery delivery space. By powering fast, reliable delivery from neary 2,700 stores and introducing tools like the AI-powered Cart Assistant, Instacart isn't just enhanceing the way millions of families shop but also shaping the future of personalized, convenient grodery expericnes. This deepening collaboration underscores Instacart's ability to drive growth and deliver value to both customers and partners.StephCompany Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle