Senior Software Engineer, Core Experience

. Design, build, and maintain high-quality backend applications.

Posted 9/2/2025full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$168,000 - CA$177,500 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

AWSGoGraphQLPostgresRuby

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

What you’ll need

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.

Comp & perks

Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work.
This role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants.
Review our Flex First remote work policy.

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Hard Skills & Tools

backend developmentRubyGounit testingproject delivery

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingcreativity

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster’s degreeComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering