Staff Platform Engineer, Checkout

Instacart is hiring a Staff Platform Engineer, Checkout to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Staff Platform Engineer, Checkout, 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 — US (East Coast)). 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 • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Review pull requests and mentor teammates What we offer: • Flexible working hours across US time zones • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Home office and wellness stipends • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Annual learning and professional development budget 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 • US work authorization • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Experience with version control and CI/CD Nice to have: • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear) • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning