Staff Software Engineer, Shopper Activation & Engagement

Instacart

Remote, US
Base: $221,000 - $279,500 usd depending on locatio...
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8+ years software engineering experience
3+ years owning end-to-end architecture
Backend languages go java python
** Instacart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for its Shopper Activation & Engagement team, focusing on optimizing the shopper lifecycle, including onboarding and compliance systems. The role demands extensive experience in software engineering, technical strategy, and cross-functional collaboration in a remote work environment. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves defining the technical strategy and architecture for critical shopper activation surfaces including onboarding funnel optimization and waitlist management.
  • Instacart operates as a Flex First team offering employees the flexibility to choose where they do their best work while staying connected through regular in-person events.
  • This high-impact position requires leading cross-functional programs across multiple engineering and business teams to deliver fast, safe, and scalable solutions.

Matching Summary

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** Instacart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for its Shopper Activation & Engagement team, focusing on optimizing the shopper lifecycle, including onboarding and compliance systems. The role demands extensive experience in software engineering, technical strategy, and cross-functional collaboration in a remote work environment. **

Salary

Base: $221,000 - $279,500 USD depending on location; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for new hire equity grant and annual refresh grants; Benefits: Market-competitive compensation and benefits package described as 'Taste of Instacart'

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years software engineering experience
  • 3+ years owning end-to-end architecture
  • Backend languages Go Java Python
  • Cloud infrastructure AWS or GCP
  • AI tooling and agentic automation
  • Compliant identity and eligibility systems

Nice-to-have

  • Experience partnering with Legal Policy
  • Third-party vendor management expertise
  • Experimentation platforms and growth funnels
  • Mobile-first product development background
  • Trust safety and fraud systems knowledge
  • Gig economy or logistics environment experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • Proven track record leading initiatives across 3+ teams
  • Hands-on experience building AI tooling or agentic automation

Work Rights

Not specified

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