Senior Software Engineer II, Core Experience

Instacart is transforming the grocery industry by improving backend systems for a seamless user journey. The Senior Software Engineer will enhance user experience through robust backend architectures and collaborate with various teams to innovate backend services.

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