Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Instacart is transforming the grocery industry by providing essential services that connect customers with the food they love. The Senior Software Engineer II, Core Experience will enhance backend systems to improve user experiences and develop robust architectures that support advanced recommendation and personalization systems.

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

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work.
• This role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants
• Flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events

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