Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Forecasting

Instacart is hiring a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Forecasting to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Forecasting, you'll turn data into insights and intelligent products. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (West Coast)). 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: • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences • Maintain data pipelines and data quality • Analyze large datasets to surface actionable insights • Partner with stakeholders to define metrics • Build and validate models and dashboards What we offer: • Annual learning and professional development budget • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Home office and wellness stipends • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 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: • 5+ years of relevant experience • Familiarity with cloud data warehouses • Clear communication skills • Strong SQL and Python (or R) • Understanding of statistics and experimentation Nice to have: • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning