Senior Data Scientist II - Core Delivery

Canada - Remote (ON, AB, BC, or NS Only)RemotePosted 21 days ago

Role Overview

Instacart is hiring a Senior Data Scientist II - Core Delivery. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in Canada - Remote (ON, AB, BC, or NS Only). Part of Instacart's Data Science hiring, posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Data Science roles is $160k-$214k (based on 45 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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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. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work.

Overview

The Core Delivery team at Instacart is dedicated to ensuring customers receive their complete orders seamlessly, spanning the full flow from capturing customer information to coordinating the shopper experience. As a Senior Data Scientist II, you’ll identify strategic opportunities to enhance the delivery experience, design and execute rigorous experiments to evaluate new product features, and leverage geospatial data and advanced analytical techniques to optimize delivery experience. You’ll also proactively identify high-risk delivery scenarios and develop solutions to the underlying systemic issues that drive them.

About the Job

Own analytical frameworks that guide the product roadmap.
Design rigorous experiments and interpret results to draw detailed and actionable conclusions.
Develop statistical models to extract trends, measure results, and predict future performance of our products.
Build simulations to project the impact of various product and policy interventions.
Enable objective decision-making across the company by democratizing data through dashboards and other analytical tools.
Use expertise in causal inference, machine learning, complex systems modeling, behavioral decision theory, etc., to shape the future of Instacart.
Present findings in a compelling way to influence Instacart’s leadership.

About You

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years of experience working in a data science or ML role at a product company.
Ability to run rigorous experiments and generate scientifically sound recommendations.
Strong SQL skills for data extraction and transformation from relational databases.
Proficiency in Python or R for data manipulation and statistical analysis, including libraries such as pandas, scikit-learn, or equivalent.
Ability to translate business needs into analytical frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with geospatial analysis techniques.
MS/PhD in Statistics, Economics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.

#LI-remote

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. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here. 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. Please read more about our benefits offerings here.

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

CAN

$192,000—$202,500 CAD

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Senior Data Scientist II - Core Delivery position at Instacart?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Instacart. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Is the Senior Data Scientist II - Core Delivery role at Instacart remote?

Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Canada - Remote (ON, AB, BC, or NS Only), but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.

What does a Senior Data Scientist II - Core Delivery at Instacart earn?

Instacart has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Data Scientist II - Core Delivery role at Instacart posted?

This role was posted on June 24, 2026 (21 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Data Scientist II - Core Delivery role at Instacart require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Instacart lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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