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Senior Software Engineer - Data Governance & Foundations

InstacartUnited States - Remote
Remote Full-time $183K/yr - $210K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

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As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:Define and implement multi-year architecture roadmaps for large-scale data ingestion and processing infrastructure, balancing reliability, scalability, and cost. Oversee end-to-end platform initiatives, from build vs. buy decisions to deployment and maintenance. Collaborate with various teams to ensure successful integration of data governance practices across the organization.

About the job

Join Us in Revolutionizing Grocery Shopping

At Instacart, we believe in bringing people together through food, ensuring that everyone has access to their favorite groceries while enjoying quality time with loved ones. Where others see a simple grocery delivery service, we see a complex and exciting opportunity to meet the diverse needs of our community. We are dedicated to providing an essential service that customers trust for their grocery and household needs, while also offering flexible earning opportunities for our Instacart Personal Shoppers.

Instacart is a lifeline for millions, and we’re expanding our team to continue pushing the boundaries of grocery shopping. If you're ready to make a significant impact and do the best work of your career, we invite you to join us.

Embrace Flexibility with Instacart

At Instacart, we understand that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to productivity. Our team members enjoy the flexibility to choose where they work best—be it from home, an office, or your favorite café—while fostering connections and community through regular in-person gatherings. Discover more about our flexible work philosophy.

About Our Team

The Data Governance & Foundations team at Instacart is responsible for developing and maintaining the foundational systems that drive our comprehensive data ecosystem. This includes managing a modern data lakehouse at scale, encompassing data ingestion, stream processing, analytical computing, and self-service tools. As a part of a collaborative group of 6-7 engineers, you will ensure the reliability of our production platform while architecting the future infrastructure that will sustain our operations for the next 3-5 years.

This role offers high ownership and autonomy. You will be tasked with making architectural decisions that have both technical and financial implications, requiring you to lead initiatives rather than just execute them. Collaboration with engineering leaders and cross-functional teams in Data Science, ML Platform, Ads Infrastructure, Finance Engineering, and senior stakeholders will be key to your success.

About Instacart

Instacart is at the forefront of transforming the grocery industry by providing seamless access to food and household essentials. We are committed to serving our communities with the highest standards of quality and innovation, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the food they love.

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