Software Engineering Manager, Database Platform

Instacart(12 days ago)

RemoteFull TimeManager$192,000 - $242,000Engineering

About this role

An Engineering Manager on Instacart’s Database Platform leads a team responsible for building and operating the company’s managed database services that power shopping, fulfillment, payments, ads, and retailer experiences. The role focuses on driving platform strategy, enabling developer self‑service, and delivering reliable, secure, and cost‑efficient open‑source data stores across cloud regions. This position is open to US (remote) and select Canadian locations and emphasizes building resilient distributed systems and operational excellence.

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Required Skills

PostgreSQL
MySQL
Kubernetes
Terraform
AWS
GCP
High Availability
Disaster Recovery
Performance Tuning
Observability

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Advanced degree (preferred)

About Instacart

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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.