Senior Software Engineer II, Core Experience

Instacart is transforming the grocery industry and is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to enhance backend systems for a seamless user journey. The role involves leading the development of backend architectures that support advanced recommendation and personalization systems, collaborating with various teams to innovate and improve customer shopping experiences.

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 our customer's 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
• Responsible for the strategic planning and execution of projects you oversee, from inception to deployment and maintenance

Requirements:

• 5+ years of backend development experience, with a strong record of project delivery
• Proficiency in backend languages, such as Ruby or Go
• A solid foundation in unit testing and problem-solving
• 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
• 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