Staff Software Engineer, FoodStorm
InstacartUnited States • Australia
Posted October 27, 2025
216000 - 289000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Instacart is a leading grocery technology company in North America that partners with over 1,500 retailers to offer online shopping, delivery, and pickup services from more than 85,000 stores. The company empowers millions of shoppers to get groceries from their favorite retailers and provides flexible earning opportunities for approximately 600,000 Instacart shoppers. Instacart also offers a suite of enterprise-grade technology products and services to help retailers enhance their e-commerce experiences and connect directly with consumers through Instacart Ads and Instacart Health.
Job Description
Instacart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to contribute to the modernization of their FoodStorm platform. This role involves rearchitecting the system using a service-oriented architecture, building scalable solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The team aims to empower Instacart's partners to provide a seamless experience and expand their reach.
Requirements
- 10+ years experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable systems and distributed architectures.
- Proficiency in a modern programming language such as Python, Java, C#, or similar.
- Strong hands-on experience with backend development and system integration.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with experience working across time zones (including ~2-hour overlap with Australia).
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivering high-quality results.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible work arrangement
- Remote work option
