Instacart

Instacart is an online grocery platform that offers same-day delivery and pickup services for retailers and consumers.

1001-5000 employees

Founded 2012

$232M series unknown

Shopping

Public Company

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Open Positions11

Location: United States - RemoteFull-TimeSoftware EngineeringPosted

Senior Software Engineer, Storage

Own and build foundational engineering components for storage platforms.
Set technical direction and report to an engineering manager.
Work closely with application engineering teams and internal stakeholders.
Ship high-quality, scalable solutions with a sense of urgency.
Drive high-impact initiatives related to in-memory storage solutions.
Manage and innovate automated monitoring and control-plane systems.
Support database proxies, snapshotting, and backup services.
Architect systems using common back-end Web technologies.
Scale effectively by mentoring and guiding junior engineers.

Backend DevelopmentPythonGo+4 more

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About Instacart

Instacart is transforming how millions of people access groceries and home essentials. Since 2012, we have pioneered online grocery delivery, connecting customers with products from over 1,800 retail banners across North America. We make it effortless to shop your favorite local stores, with delivery options available in as little as an hour.

How We Work

We embrace a "Flex First" approach, empowering you to choose your ideal work environment—whether it's from home, an office, or a coffee shop. Our culture values continuous learning and growth, driven by collaborative problem-solving. We connect and build community through regular in-person events, fostering strong team dynamics.

Engineering at Instacart

Our engineering teams solve complex challenges at massive scale, powering over 900 million orders with robust cloud services. We operate on a tech stack featuring Go, Python, Rust, and Ruby, along with core platforms like Valkey, Redis, and AWS. We drive innovation in areas like AI-powered commerce, distributed database systems, and real-time logistics. You will contribute to cutting-edge solutions, working on high-throughput backend services and advanced personalization systems.

Why Join Us

Shape the future of grocery delivery, impacting millions of customers and retailers.
Solve challenging scaling problems in distributed systems, using modern technologies like Go and Python.
Lead impactful 0-to-1 product initiatives, driving measurable outcomes and defining new industry standards.
Thrive in a "Flex First" environment that prioritizes ownership, continuous learning, and collaborative innovation.

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
401(K) plan and company equity, including new hire and annual refresh grants.
Unlimited time off, 16 weeks paid parental leave, and paid holidays.
Home office stipend of $600 and monthly phone and internet reimbursement of $60.
Family planning benefits, including fertility, surrogacy, and adoption services.
Charitable contribution matching, learning and development budget, and wellness benefits.

Tech Stack

frameworkservercms

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