Senior Software Engineer
Role summary
Seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers for a fast-paced team working on challenging problems involving real-time data processing, delivery route optimization, and inventory prediction. The role emphasizes full-stack capabilities, end-to-end ownership, and shipping high-quality solutions with speed. Engineers will collaborate closely with product managers and stakeholders, and have opportunities to drive organization-wide initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, strong knowledge of web technologies like Ruby on Rails, Python, or JavaScript frameworks, and a strong sense of ownership are required. Experience with distributed systems, data analysis, AI/ML, or mobile development is desirable.
We love full-stack engineers, not only capable of building a solution but owning the problem end to end. There is a tremendous amount of opportunity in front of us, and joining now gives you a chance to grow your career and interests as we succeed.
Responsibilities:
You will be part of a small team, with a large amount of ownership and responsibility for managing things directly.
You will ship high-quality solutions with a sense of urgency and speed.
You will work closely with product managers, other teams, and both internal and external stakeholders, owning a large part of the process from problem understanding to shipping the solution.
You will have the freedom to suggest and drive organization-wide initiatives.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent work experience
Self-motivation and an enjoyment for a startup environment
A blend of product, system, and people knowledge that lets you jump into a fast paced environment and contribute from day one
Strong knowledge of common Web technology such as Ruby on Rails and/or Python and/or JavaScript frameworks (React, AngularJS, Ember or Backbone.js)
An ability to balance a sense of urgency with shipping high quality and pragmatic solutions
Extensive experience working with a large codebase and cross-functional teams
A strong sense of ownership
Desirable:
Interest or experience in distributed systems
Strong ability to analyze data
Experience with AI / machine learning / data modeling
iOS / Android experience
Sample Instacart interview questions
- 1
Design a system for real-time sentiment analysis of social media posts.
system designmedium - 2
How would you design a global search for products (frontend)?
system designdifficult - 3
Develop a secure distributed system for secrets storage and access.
system designmedium - 4
Develop a distributed data versioning management system.
system designmedium - 5
Design a distributed caching layer for high performance.
system designmedium
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