Senior Software Engineer II – Developer Experience

Instacart

. Design, build, and maintain internal developer tooling, platforms, and infrastructure .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$196,000 - CA$207,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on backend languages and developer tooling. Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives and improve engineering productivity through effective collaboration and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

8+ Years Of Professional Software Engineering ExperienceProficiency In Go, Ruby, Python, JavaExperience With Developer Tooling And CI/CD SystemsStrong Communication SkillsFamiliarity With Docker And Kubernetes

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Hard Skills

Backend ProgrammingSoftware EngineeringDeveloper ToolingCI/CD SystemsTechnical Project LeadershipArchitectural DesignCode ReviewsData AnalysisTechnical Decision-MakingProblem Solving

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityArticulation Of Technical Trade-Offs

Tools & Technologies

BazelDockerKubernetesObservability ToolingBuild Systems

Industry Keywords

Developer ExperiencePlatform EngineeringInfrastructureEngineering CultureHigh-Growth Technology Company

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerJavaKubernetesPythonRubyGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain internal developer tooling, platforms, and infrastructure
Improve the productivity, reliability, and experience of engineering teams across Instacart
Own complex technical initiatives end-to-end, from scoping and architecture through implementation, rollout, and iteration
Identify developer experience friction points through data, feedback, and collaboration with engineering teams
Drive solutions that reduce toil and improve engineering velocity at scale
Contribute to technical direction through design reviews, code reviews, and architectural discussions
Adapt quickly and make sound technical decisions in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of professional software engineering experience
Proficiency in one or more backend languages commonly used in platform or infrastructure contexts, such as Go, Ruby, Python, Java, or similar
Experience building or contributing to developer tooling, internal platforms, CI/CD systems, or developer productivity infrastructure
Ability to lead technical projects independently, including scoping, designing, and delivering solutions with cross-functional impact
Strong communication skills and ability to articulate technical trade-offs clearly
Preferred: experience on Developer Experience, Platform Engineering, or Infrastructure teams
Preferred: familiarity with observability tooling, build systems, or developer environment management, such as Bazel, Docker, or Kubernetes
Preferred: experience in a high-growth technology company
Preferred: track record of influencing engineering culture or best practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

New hire equity grant
Annual refresh equity grants
Flexible work location options, including home, office, or coffee shop
Regular in-person events
Market-competitive compensation and benefits