Staff Software Engineer, Shopper Activation & Engagement

Instacart

Remote, Canada
Base: $229,000 - $241,500 cad; bonus/equity: eligi...
Remote
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 the technical strategy and architecture for shopper lifecycle solutions. The role is remote and requires extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in large-scale systems and compliance-related initiatives

Job Summary

  • The role involves defining the technical strategy and architecture for critical shopper activation surfaces including onboarding funnel optimization and compliance systems.
  • Instacart operates as a Flex First team offering employees the flexibility to choose where they do their best work while staying connected through regular events.
  • This high-impact position requires leading cross-functional programs to deliver business-critical solutions that directly influence shopper supply and marketplace efficiency.

Matching Summary

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Instacart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for its Shopper Activation & Engagement team, focusing on the technical strategy and architecture for shopper lifecycle solutions. The role is remote and requires extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in large-scale systems and compliance-related initiatives.

Salary

Base: $229,000 - $241,500 CAD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for new hire equity grant and annual refresh grants; Benefits: Market-competitive compensation and benefits described in policy

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 workflows
  • Cross-functional leadership across multiple teams

Nice-to-have

  • Experience partnering with Legal on compliance
  • Background in third-party vendor management
  • Familiarity with experimentation platforms and growth funnels
  • Mobile-first product development experience
  • Trust safety fraud and background screening systems
  • Marketplace logistics or gig-economy environment experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 8+ years building large-scale distributed systems
  • 3+ years owning domain architecture and strategy
  • Proven track record leading initiatives across 3+ teams
  • Hands-on experience with AI integration in workflows

Work Rights

Must be located in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, or Nova Scotia

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