Junior Data Scientist, Forecasting

Instacart is hiring a Junior Data Scientist, Forecasting to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Junior Data Scientist, Forecasting, you'll turn data into insights and intelligent products. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (EST)). About the role You'll turn data into insights and intelligent products, 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: • Analyze large datasets to surface actionable insights • Maintain data pipelines and data quality • Partner with stakeholders to define metrics • Build and validate models and dashboards • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences What we offer: • Home office and wellness stipends • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • 401(k) retirement plan with company match 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: • 0–2 years of experience or equivalent training • Understanding of statistics and experimentation • Familiarity with cloud data warehouses • Clear communication skills • Experience with data visualization tools Nice to have: • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently