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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Instacart's roles stay open a median of 33 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Instacart's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Instacart
- moderate 36 stale, 3 reposted of 109 open
- Hiring momentum
- 212 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Instacart's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Instacart.
About this role
As a Senior Software Engineer at Instacart, you will design, build, and implement software solutions that enhance connected store technologies and streamline internal processes for retailers. Your role will involve developing web applications and advanced AI systems, architecting data pipelines, standardizing API contracts, and leading cross-functional initiatives to improve customer shopping experiences.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Instacart as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or foreign equivalent)
- 5 years of experience in the job offered or related
- 5 years of experience working with Java, Ruby, Kotlin, or similar backend programming languages
- 5 years of experience working with TypeScript, React, Next.js or frontend programming languages
- 5 years of experience working with advanced AI systems, such as LLMs, Computer Vision, and multimodal technologies
- 5 years of experience designing and implementing resilient backend systems and distributed infrastructure
What you get
- Highly market-competitive compensation and benefits
- Eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants
- Flex First remote work policy.
Worth weighing
- Base pay range is dependent on permanent work location, with specific ranges for different states.
- Role involves complex technologies which may require ongoing learning and adaptation.
- Multiple openings available, indicating potential for a competitive hiring process.
Summarised from Instacart's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Instacart on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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