Software Engineering Manager, Catalog Interfaces

Instacart; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 181,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery delivery company in Canada is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to oversee the technical strategy for Catalog Interfaces. The role involves leading a team of engineers and delivering high‑scale APIs that handle vast catalog updates. The ideal candidate has extensive software engineering experience, including management, and proficiency in modern programming languages. The position offers opportunities for remote work across various provinces, a collaborative environment, and significant career advancement potential.

Benefits

Eligible for new hire equity grants

Opportunity for career advancement

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a management role.
• Proven experience leading backend/platform teams that handle high‑scale, low‑latency APIs.
• Hands‑on experience with service‑oriented architectures, API design, and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical strategy and roadmap for Catalog Interfaces, building high‑scale APIs.
• Lead and develop a team of 6+ software engineers.
• Deliver reliable, low‑latency services that manage billions of catalog updates.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Management experience

API design

Programming languages proficiency

Data systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field

Job description

Employer Industry: Grocery Delivery and E-commerce

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to CAD $214,000
• Eligible for new hire equity grants and annual refresh grants
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a dynamic team
• Flexibility to work remotely from various provinces in Canada including Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that prioritizes employee well‑being
• Chance to make a significant impact on AI‑powered commerce and data systems

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Own the technical strategy and roadmap for Catalog Interfaces, building high‑scale APIs and driving adoption across multiple internal teams
• Lead and develop a team of 6+ software engineers, fostering a high‑trust and high‑ownership culture
• Deliver reliable, low‑latency services that manage billions of catalog updates and optimize operational excellence
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to shape API contracts and prioritize impactful initiatives
• Design and evolve interfaces for AI/ML systems to safely expose catalog data

What is Required (Qualifications):

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a management role
• Proven experience leading backend/platform teams that handle high‑scale, low‑latency APIs
• Hands‑on experience with service‑oriented architectures, API design, and data modeling
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Go, Java, or Python)
• Experience with streaming and batch data systems, including data quality frameworks and governance

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Background in building or integrating AI/ML applications and retrieval pipelines
• Familiarity with data privacy, compliance, and access controls within data platforms
• Expertise in observability and reliability tooling
• Experience driving platform adoption while balancing long‑term investments with immediate needs
• An advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus

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