Senior Android Engineer, Digital Twin Platform

Instacart

Senior Android Engineer building Kotlin/Java apps for Instacart’s Digital Twin Platform. Powering real-time shelf intelligence and Connected Stores programs for grocers.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$196,000 - CA$207,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Android application development, particularly with Kotlin and Java, while leading architectural decisions and engineering best practices. Proven ability to deliver high-quality, production-ready applications in fast-paced environments, collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

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Android DevelopmentKotlinJavaAndroid SDKJetpack Libraries

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Hard Skills

Android Application DevelopmentMVVM ArchitectureClean ArchitectureReal-Time Data CollectionData-Intensive ApplicationsBluetooth IntegrationNFC IntegrationCamera APIsArchitectural Decision MakingCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Digital Twin PlatformConnected Stores TechnologyEnterprise ToolsRetail Hardware PlatformsEmbedded Android Environments

Industry Keywords

Scanning WorkflowsBarcode WorkflowsInventory SystemsLogistics Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidJavaKotlin

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and own Android applications for the Digital Twin Platform
Develop standalone scanning apps and Android-native experiences for Connected Stores initiatives, including Food Storm and Caper Cart integrations
Serve as technical leader for Android development
Set architectural direction and establish engineering best practices
Raise code quality and engineering craft across the platform
Collaborate with Caper, Inventory Intelligence, and Fulfillment teams
Deliver Android solutions supporting real-time shelf intelligence and in-store data collection at scale
Balance long-term architectural thinking with shipping and iterating quickly
Help define Android engineering practices for the Digital Twin Platform and beyond

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional Android development experience using Kotlin and/or Java
Track record of shipping production-quality Android applications
Deep expertise in Android SDK and Jetpack libraries
Knowledge of modern Android architecture patterns, including MVVM and Clean Architecture
Experience designing and building Android applications from the ground up
Ability to own architecture decisions end to end
Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience working across cross-functional engineering teams
Preferred: experience with enterprise tools, hardware integrations, kiosk applications, or scanning/barcode workflows
Preferred: familiarity with Connected Stores technology, retail hardware platforms, or embedded Android environments
Preferred: experience with Bluetooth, NFC, camera APIs, or other Android hardware peripheral integrations
Preferred: background in data-intensive applications, real-time data pipelines, or inventory/logistics systems
Preferred: comfort contributing to backend services or data engineering

Benefits

Comp & perks

New hire equity grant
Annual refresh grants
Flexible work location: home, office, or coffee shop
Regular in-person events
Market-competitive compensation and benefits