Instacart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance its search engine visibility and drive organic traffic through the development of scalable systems and data pipelines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with SEO initiatives, and will be responsible for leading projects from conception to rollout in a flexible remote work environment
Job Summary
Lead complete SEO and AEO projects independently, defining experimentation, development, and rollout strategies across multiple systems with minimal guidance.
Design, build, and ship high-quality full-stack features that enhance search engine visibility, AI answer engine performance, and organic traffic with urgency, efficiency, and ownership.
Partner directly with Marketing and Product stakeholders to influence features and requirements, making well-reasoned trade-offs between complexity, business value, and delivery timelines, while mentoring junior engineers and driving team productivity.
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Instacart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance its search engine visibility and drive organic traffic through the development of scalable systems and data pipelines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with SEO initiatives, and will be responsible for leading projects from conception to rollout in a flexible remote work environment.
Salary
Base: $166,000 - $210,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for new hire equity grant and annual refresh grants; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
full-stack development
SEO and AEO initiatives
scalable system design
data pipeline architecture
React, Ruby, Python, PostgreSQL
Nice-to-have
AI answer engine optimization
structured data (Schema.org)
big data technologies
cloud cost optimization
fast-paced startup environments
Key Requirements
5-8 years of software engineering experience
Expert-level proficiency in React, Ruby, Python, PostgreSQL, and SQL
Proven track record of leading complete projects end-to-end
Strong experience with distributed systems and data engineering