Staff Backend Engineer, Growth

Instacart is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer, Growth to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Staff Backend Engineer, Growth, 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 — Anywhere in the US). 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 • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code What we offer: • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Annual learning and professional development budget • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Competitive salary and meaningful equity 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: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • US work authorization • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases Nice to have: • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently