Design and build automation for GRC processes, including evidence collection, control validations, real‑time control effectiveness checks, and broader GRC workflows.
Use AI‑native tools (Cursor, Claude Code, MCP integrations) to rapidly build recurring scripts, agents, and automations, prioritizing speed and scalability.
Build integrations across Snowflake, Databricks, Jira, GitHub, Okta, cloud APIs, and internal systems to unify and automate control evidence.
Design data pipelines that aggregate and normalize risk‑relevant data to support KRIs, control‑maturity insights, and risk dashboards.
Build dashboards and operational views that present risk trends, scenario inputs, and control‑maturity indicators alongside audit‑readiness status.

BS Degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
8+ years in compliance automation, backend engineering, SRE, GRC engineering, or similar technical fields.
Strong experience in Python, SQL, and SaaS/cloud API integrations (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Okta, Jira, GitHub).
Demonstrated ability to automate GRC processes (evidence pipelines, control checks, dashboards, or similar).
Experience building data pipelines or structured reporting for risk, security, or compliance programs.
AI‑native working style; daily use of Cursor, Claude Code, MCP workflows, or equivalent.
Understanding of security and compliance frameworks (SOC2, PCI, ISO27001, NIST CSF, privacy).

Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work.
Eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants.
Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements

Senior Risk and Compliance Automation Engineer

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