Staff Software Engineer, Core Shopping

Instacart; Calgary; Remote; CAD 200,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online grocery delivery platform in Calgary is seeking a Senior Engineer to conduct engineering reviews and architect solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in system design, mentoring, and strong problem-solving abilities. This remote-friendly role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for career advancement, aimed at shaping the future of the grocery industry.

Benefits

Salary up to $289,000

New hire equity grants

Flexible work environment

Opportunity for career advancement

Innovative team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior engineer focusing on architecture.
• Ability to lead engineering reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Experience designing systems for over 30 engineers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering reviews for high standards.
• Architect service-oriented solutions to resolve issues.
• Align with cross-functional teams for impactful technical strategy.

Skills

Senior engineering experience

Architecture and system design

Complex problem-solving

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Postgres/MySQL

OpenSearch

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Online Grocery Delivery

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $289,000
• Eligible for new hire equity grants and annual refresh grants
• Flexible work environment with remote work options
• Opportunity for career advancement and professional growth
• Collaborative and innovative team culture
• Be part of a transformative journey in the grocery industry

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering reviews to ensure high standards across all projects
• Identify unifying patterns and systems to improve architectural coherence and efficiency
• Architect and implement service-oriented solutions to address systemic issues
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering growth and technical excellence
• Align and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions and drive technical strategy

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior engineering role with a focus on architecture and system design
• Strong proficiency in coding and ability to engage in complex problem-solving
• Experience designing and working on systems utilized by more than 30 engineers
• Ability to lead engineering reviews and provide guidance to team members
• Exceptional communication skills to influence and drive technical strategy

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience working alongside machine learning, product, and design teams
• Previous experience in Search, Recommendations, and Personalization technologies
• Experience with Postgres/MySQL and OpenSearch is a plus
• A deep understanding of the online grocery or e-commerce sector

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