About the job
Join Us in Revolutionizing the Grocery Industry
At Instacart, we invite everyone to share their love through food. We believe that everyone should have access to the groceries they cherish and have more time to enjoy them with loved ones. While many view grocery delivery as a simple service, we see a complex ecosystem filled with opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our community. We are committed to providing an essential service that our customers rely on for their grocery and household needs, while also creating flexible earning opportunities for Instacart Personal Shoppers.
Instacart has become a vital resource for millions, and we’re expanding our team to drive our mission forward. If you’re prepared to contribute your best work, we would love for you to join us.
Instacart is a Flex First team
Our approach to work is not one-size-fits-all. We empower our employees to choose their workspace—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite café—while fostering connections through regular in-person events. Discover more about our flexible work approach.
Overview
About the Role
Our backend systems support millions of customers each year in their online grocery shopping experience. These systems are also designed to seamlessly integrate with top retailers in the US and Canada. Working at Instacart provides an opportunity to tackle complex scaling challenges while designing features that will shape the future of our industry. You will gain experience in a collaborative environment that handles millions of requests daily.
As a Senior Software Engineer on our Data Platform team, you will be a key player in shaping our data infrastructure. You will design, develop, and maintain robust access controls and governance frameworks that protect the integrity and privacy of our data. Your contributions will enhance data utilization across various departments, enabling insightful decision-making and driving business value.
About the Team
The Data Platform team delivers a state-of-the-art platform that processes petabytes of data each day, adhering to industry best practices. We collaborate closely with Product, Data Science, and ML teams to fully understand their needs and provide top-tier solutions.

