Instacart is looking to improve the backend systems that power a seamless user journey, specifically enhancing content discoverability and purchase processes to perfect the interaction between user desires and product offerings.
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.
- 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.
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.
- Enhancing the user experience by developing robust backend architectures that support advanced recommendation and personalization systems.
Other
- 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.
- Instacart is a Flex First team
- Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role.
- Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants.
