Senior Software Engineer II (Web)

Instacart; United States; Remote; CAD 193,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled web engineer to enhance user experiences for millions. Join a dynamic team focused on developing scalable e-commerce solutions that directly impact user satisfaction. This role offers flexibility in work location while providing an opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges. If you're passionate about web development and want to contribute to a leading platform, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of web development experience with a strong project delivery record.
• Proficiency in frontend languages and frameworks, especially JavaScript and React.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test mobile and desktop web software applications.
• Lead complex technical efforts involving multiple engineers.

Skills

Web Development

JavaScript

React

Software Testing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Software Engineering

Tools

Datadog

Job description

We're transforming the grocery industry

At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers.

Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.

Instacart is a Flex First team

There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events.

Overview

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and highly motivated web engineer to join our team. You'll be helping to drive Instacart’s growth, collaborating with other talented engineers, and working on core Order experiences that millions of Instacart users interact with every day!

About the Team

The Order Experience team is the driving force behind core systems powering users' shopping experience. Whether adding an item to their cart, selecting their delivery window, adding loyalty and discounts to maximize affordability, or placing the order itself, Order Experience systems are front-and-center! Our team solves complex technical challenges of scale and performance to improve user experience. Your work will directly impact the scalability, performance, and usability of these surfaces in a way that delights users and powers the next wave of growth for Instacart!

About the Job

• Develop, design, and/or test mobile and desktop web software applications or systems
• Lead complex technical or product efforts involving many engineers
• Architect efficient and reusable front-end systems that drive complex web applications
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers
• Implement features and user interfaces to optimize performance of user-facing products

About You

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of web development experience, with a strong record of project delivery
• Proficiency in frontend languages and frameworks, Javascript and React
• A solid foundation in software testing for web applications
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams
• Holds a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the development of scalable e-commerce platforms
• Deep understanding of web architecture principles
• Skilled in the use of monitoring and observability tools like Datadog

Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Currently, we are only hiring in the following provinces: Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia.

Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants.

For Canadian based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.

CAN $193,000 — $214,000 CAD