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Instacart

Staff Software Engineer, Partnerships

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about 3 hours ago
Remote, CanadaStaff+
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Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture for the Partnerships platform.
  • Own and evolve the technical architecture across identity, cart, checkout, and partner orchestration.
  • Define clear boundaries and contracts between partner-facing and internal systems.
  • Drive the transition to a coherent, well-factored platform.
  • Identify repeatable integration patterns and convert them into reusable building blocks.
  • Partner with product teams to define SLAs and integration playbooks.
  • Work closely with various teams to align partnership requirements with core platform roadmaps.
  • Represent the Partnerships technical perspective in cross-functional forums.
  • Translate ambiguous partner goals into concrete technical plans.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience as a software engineer with a focus on large-scale backend or full-stack systems.
  • Proven track record in designing and evolving platforms or integration frameworks.
  • Deep experience with distributed systems and APIs.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and uplevel engineers across various levels.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with experience in shipping complex features.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements allowing employees to choose their work environment.
  • Highly market-competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Eligibility for new hire equity grants and annual refresh grants.