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Senior Software Engineer II, Storage at Instacart - ApplyBlast

Senior Software Engineer II, Storage

Instacart

4 months ago

3.6 on Glassdoor

Remote

Full Time

Senior

4 applicants

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About this role

A Senior Backend Engineer at Instacart drives the architecture of foundational storage platforms supporting millions of daily grocery requests. This role involves owning complex scaling problems, designing automated monitoring systems, and implementing high-availability solutions for petabyte-scale data clusters using distributed database technologies. You will set technical direction with significant autonomy while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure system stability and drive cost management initiatives.

Responsibilities

Design and architect scalable storage solutions for petabyte-level data
Build automated monitoring and control-plane systems for database clusters
Set technical direction for storage platforms with high autonomy
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software
Drive initiatives to improve resiliency, availability, and cost management

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field5+ years of software engineering experience in large-scale cloud services1+ years experience with industry-recognized databases like PostgreSQLExperience building cloud-based control-plane software

About Instacart

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Headquarters

San Francisco, California, United States

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Founded

2012

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Instacart is a grocery technology company that offers same‑day delivery and pickup by connecting consumers with personal shoppers and local retailers through a digital marketplace. It partners with thousands of national and regional stores to power online storefronts, fulfillment and logistics, and offers a subscription service (Instacart+) alongside merchant tools and advertising solutions. Instacart’s platform combines consumer apps, retail integrations, and data-driven tools for inventory, marketing and operations to help retailers reach customers and shoppers get groceries conveniently. The company’s mission centers on making the food people love accessible and convenient through technology and partnerships.