Platform Engineer, Infrastructure

Instacart is hiring a Platform Engineer, Infrastructure to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Platform Engineer, Infrastructure, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — USA). 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: • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack What we offer: • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Home office and wellness stipends • Annual learning and professional development budget • Paid parental leave 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 • US work authorization • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • 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