Senior Software Engineer II, Core Experience

Instacart; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery delivery service is looking for a Backend Developer to design and maintain high-quality applications. This role involves leading the backend roadmap and collaborating with diverse teams. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, proficiency in Ruby or Go, and strong problem-solving skills. A flexible remote work environment is offered, along with competitive salary and equity options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity grants

Career advancement

Flexible remote work

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience with a strong record of project delivery.
• Solid foundation in unit testing and problem-solving.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high‑quality backend applications.
• Lead the development of the backend system’s roadmap.
• Innovate to develop new features enhancing customer shopping experiences.

Skills

Backend development experience

Proficiency in Ruby

Proficiency in Go

Unit testing

Problem-solving

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

Datadog

Job description

Why consider this job opportunity

We offer a competitive salary and equity grants, remote flexible work, and a collaborative data‑driven team focused on enhancing customer shopping experiences.

• Salary up to $250,000
• New hire equity grants and annual refresh grants
• Career advancement and growth within the organization
• Remote work with flexible location approach
• Innovative projects that enhance customer shopping experiences
• Collaborative team that values data‑driven decision‑making

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Design, build, and maintain high‑quality backend applications
• Lead the development of the backend system’s roadmap, prioritizing scalability and reliability
• Innovate to develop new features that enhance customer shopping experiences
• Own and lead major components of the product, ensuring they meet both internal and external standards
• Collaborate across teams to drive effective outcomes in product development

What is Required (Qualifications)

• 5+ years of backend development experience with a strong record of project delivery
• Proficiency in backend languages, such as Ruby or Go
• Solid foundation in unit testing and problem‑solving
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with recommender systems and personalization algorithms
• Familiarity with ML model development and iteration
• Deep understanding of feed architecture principles
• Skilled in using monitoring and observability tools like Datadog
• Extensive experience with database management, particularly PostgreSQL