Backend Engineer, Data

Instacart is hiring a Backend Engineer, Data to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Backend Engineer, Data, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (CST)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack What we offer: • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Generous paid time off and company holidays • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Instacart is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 2+ years of relevant experience • Experience with version control and CI/CD • US work authorization • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases Nice to have: • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing