Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences
InstacartOverview
Instacart is transforming the grocery industry and invites you to share in the love of food by joining our team. As a Senior Software Engineer in Core Experiences, you will be at the forefront of improving backend systems that enhance the digital shopping journey. This role offers the opportunity to lead efforts in enhancing content discoverability and optimizing purchase processes.
About the Role
The Senior Software Engineer will focus on developing robust backend architectures that support advanced recommendation and personalization systems. You will work closely with ML engineers, product teams, and data scientists to innovate our backend services, enabling sophisticated, data-driven features that adapt to customer shopping behaviors.
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 customer 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.
About You
- Minimum of 5 years of backend development experience with a strong record of project delivery.
- Proficiency in backend languages, such as Ruby or Go.
- Solid foundation in unit testing and problem-solving skills.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with recommender systems and personalization algorithms.
- Familiarity with ML model development and iteration.
- Deep understanding of feed architecture principles.
- Skilled in the use of monitoring and observability tools like Datadog.
- Extensive experience with database management, particularly PostgreSQL.
Location & Benefits
This role is remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while staying connected through regular in-person events. Instacart provides highly competitive compensation and benefits, including equity grants and annual refresh grants.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Remote work flexibility
- Equity grant
- Annual refresh grants
- Competitive salary
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