Senior Product Security Engineer II

Canada - Remote (ON, AB, BC, or NS Only)RemotePosted 20 days ago

Role Overview

Instacart is hiring a Senior Product Security Engineer II. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in Canada - Remote (ON, AB, BC, or NS Only). Part of Instacart's Security hiring, posted 2 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 Security roles is $150k-$200k (based on 129 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

About the Role - You will be a key member of the Security Engineering team that is tasked with researching, developing, and conducting offensive security techniques for a suite of Instacart products. We are looking for a breaker mindset security engineer who can scale out the discovery of security defects and anti-patterns to mature the security posture of Instacart product lines..

About the Team -The security team at Instacart is tasked with ensuring the security and privacy of Instacart’s suite of products and the company as a whole. We believe that with the right mixture of tools and engineering prowess, we can secure our most important assets without negatively impacting productivity. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where continuous learning and growth are encouraged.

About the Job

Design and conduct offensive security operations / engagements for product and internal tools across Instacart. Deploy and operationalize a variety of open-source and commercially available security tools that can scale out and be maintained long term. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering and product, to integrate security testing into their SDLC cycle. Share knowledge and mentor other team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and growth..

About You

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years of experience in Security Engineering or Penetration Testing, demonstrating a strong grasp of product security concepts and principles
Experience in mobile app penetration testing, AI security testing or cloud penetration testing
Experience with threat modeling, security assessments, product security concepts, and security architecture reviews
An ability to make data-driven decisions & prioritize initiatives that improve key security metrics
An ability to balance a sense of urgency with shipping high-quality and pragmatic solutions
Solid self-management and organizational skills
In-depth knowledge of the best remediation techniques for different application vulnerabilities and the ability to explain them to product teams
An ability to create written work products and detailed technical documents to work effectively with cross-functional teams and drive alignment on security objectives and plans.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or related work experience
Bug bounty research experience

#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

$196,000—$207,000 CAD

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Senior Product Security Engineer II 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 Product Security Engineer II 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 Product Security Engineer II 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 Product Security Engineer II role at Instacart posted?

This role was posted on June 24, 2026 (20 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 Product Security Engineer II 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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