Senior Software Engineer, Core Experience

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

Role Overview

Instacart is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Core Experience. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in Canada - Remote (ON, AB, BC, or NS Only). Part of Instacart's Backend 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 Backend roles is $165k-$210k (based on 53 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

This role challenges traditional approaches to digital shopping by improving backend systems that power a seamless user journey. You will lead efforts to enhance content discoverability and purchase processes, helping to perfect the interaction between user desires and our vast product offerings.

The Senior Software Engineer will focus on enhancing the user experience by developing robust backend architectures that support advanced recommendation and personalization systems. In close collaboration with ML engineers, product teams, and data scientists, you will lead the innovation of our backend services, enabling sophisticated, data-driven features that adapt to our customers' shopping behaviors.

The Core Experience teams are dedicated to creating engaging and straightforward shopping experiences. You will be part of a team that is at the heart of product innovation, focusing on everything from the user interfaces to the underlying systems that support our web and mobile platforms. Our team’s work is guided by a data-driven methodology that ensures decisions are aligned with consumer needs, helping us move swiftly and efficiently in our development processes.

About the Job

Design, build, and maintain high-quality backend applications.
Lead the development of our backend system's roadmap, prioritizing scalability and reliability.
Innovate and think creatively to develop new features that enhance our customer's shopping experiences.
Own and lead major components of our product, ensuring they meet both internal standards and external expectations.
Collaborate across teams to foster a unified approach to product development, facilitating consensus and driving effective outcomes.
Responsible for the strategic planning and execution of projects you oversee, from inception to deployment and maintenance.

About You

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of backend development experience, with a strong record of project delivery.
Proficiency in backend languages, such as Ruby or Go.
A solid foundation in unit testing and problem-solving.
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

Effectively lead a cross-functional team, demonstrating strong teamwork skills, and capable of clearly communicating ideas and fostering alignment across different departments.
Experience in building scalable solutions and architecture.
Familiarity with ML model development and iteration.
Thorough knowledge of developing applications using GraphQL.
Skilled in the use of monitoring and observability tools like Datadog.
Extensive experience with database management, particularly PostgreSQL and AWS OpenSearch.

#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

$168,000—$177,500 USD

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Senior Software Engineer, Core Experience 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 Software Engineer, Core Experience 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 Software Engineer, Core Experience 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 Software Engineer, Core Experience 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 Software Engineer, Core Experience 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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