Senior Solution Architect, Instacart
$165-220k
+ Equity. Salary varies depending on location
Online grocery marketplace & grocery tech platform
Be an early applicant
Online grocery marketplace & grocery tech platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$165-220k
+ Equity. Salary varies depending on location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create a world where everyone has access to the food they love and have more time to enjoy it together.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent technical field
- Proven track record (7+ years) as a Solution Architect or Software Engineer working on complex system integrations
- Strong sense of ownership and ability to drive results in ambiguous environments
- Experience with code/scripting/automation or data engineering (primarily SQL) with hands-on technical capabilities
- Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Strong collaboration skills, particularly in partnering with Technical Project Managers
- Experience designing and implementing API and integration solutions at scale
- Experience in client-facing or consulting roles working with enterprise customers
- Track record of solving complex business challenges with external partners
Desirable
- Experience with retail technology systems and e-commerce platforms
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern software engineering practices
- Background in working with stakeholders at various levels, with an ability to align business needs to practical, impactful solutions
- Deep understanding of integration technologies (API Gateway, ESB, middleware, etc.)
- Expert experience in rest API development and debugging
What the job involves
- Instacart seeks an exceptional Senior Solution Architect to own technical design and solutioning responsibilities with our enterprise-scale Retail partners
- As a Solution Architect at Instacart, you'll enjoy an exceptionally exciting career in a fast-paced environment, developing strategic relationships with enterprise-scale partners while navigating complex system integrations
- You'll thrive on daily opportunities to generate creative solution designs that bridge business needs with technical possibilities. In this pivotal role, you'll serve as the primary technical liaison between Instacart's Product & Engineering teams, while partnering closely with a diverse array of technology and business stakeholders both internally and externally
- Joining our Solution Architecture team offers a unique opportunity to solve complex challenges at the intersection of retail technology, logistics, and consumer experience as Instacart expands its offering into rapidly growing new markets. You'll work with a collaborative team of technical experts who are passionate about creating scalable solutions that drive business growth
- End-to-End Solution Design: Own comprehensive solution architecture from conception to implementation, identifying system & business needs, generating innovative proposals, and driving execution through to successful launchStakeholder
- Collaboration: Build and nurture relationships with both technical and business stakeholders at Enterprise Retail Partners, communicating complex technical concepts in clear, actionable terms for various audiences
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner and coordinate with multiple internal Instacart teams, ensuring alignment between Product, Design, and Engineering to drive project success
- Technical Expertise: Serve as the technical authority on Instacart's scalable platform and external-facing APIs, ensuring integration excellence and architectural integrity
- Operational Excellence: Develop tools, processes, and documentation with intent to scale partnerships and continuously improve solution delivery
- Integration Mastery: Design and implement seamless integration strategies between Instacart's systems and partner technologies, ensuring interoperability and performance
- Problem Solving: Analyze complex technical challenges and business requirements to design elegant, scalable solutions that address current needs while supporting future growth
Our take
Instacart is an online grocery marketplace that operates a pick-up and delivery system in the US and Canada. Unlike standard grocery shopping, Instacart sends a “personal shopper” to your local store to buy your products, who then delivers them straight to your door on the same day via their own car. The company also supplies the Instacart Platform, with services for stores encompassing eCommerce, fulfilment, in-store, ads, and insights.
The increased modernization of society has meant more than ever that consumers are looking to buy their groceries online, making space for apps like Instacart to become daily life staples for years to come. Although the company must compete with other grocery store delivery services, such as Walmart’s own, it has expanded to cover large percentages of US and Canadian households, and is now aligned with over 900 retail banners across more than 75,000 locations.
Instacart's software offerings signify the company's focus on tech, designed to move it away from its dependence on the gig economy. To this end, the company has acquired FoodStorm, an order management system that powers end-to-end order-ahead and catering, integrating its technology into its enterprise suite. Despite an IPO in September 2023, market downturns have necessitated a 7% workforce cut in 2024, focused on middle management and creating a flatter organisational structure. With a new streamlined workforce, here's to hoping Instacart can maintain its momentum.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 14 rounds)
Nov 2021
$232m
LATE VC
Mar 2021
$265m
LATE VC
Total funding: $2.9bn
Company benefits
- Wellness Tailored to You: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life & disability coverage right alongside physical & mental wellness programs, memberships and stipends to keep you and your family feeling your best.
- Family Building Benefits: No matter where you are in your family journey, we support you. Our plans cover modern family planning for all. We offer leave for all parents, flexible working schedules and an active Parents@ community.
- Work From Home Stipend: We help outfit your WFH setup and offer reimbursements so you can be your most productive while at home.
- Flexible Time Off: We all recharge differently. Take the time you need with our flexible time off policy and company-wide Self-Checkouts where we encourage everyone to sign off.
- Learning & Development: Whether you're just starting your career or leading teams, we provide customized L&D programs to help you grow and an annual allowance to pursue your development.
- Future Planning: We have you covered as you plan for your future. 401(k) matching in the US and RRSP in Canada, student loan assistance through Peanut Butter, free Rocket Lawyer membership, SoFi & First Republic financial planning and more.
- Four Year Fill-Up: We encourage our tenured employees to take longer breaks and truly unplug by doing something they love – typically four consecutive weeks around the four year mark.
- Community Connection: Support the communities you care about with volunteer weeks and get involved with our social impact program, Instacart Serves.
- Instacart Express Membership: We help keep your fridge stocked. Unlock grocery discounts with our Instacart Beta app while testing our latest features.
Company HQ
The East Cut, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Apoorva Mehta
(Co-Founder & Chairman)Studied Electrical Engineering at University of Waterloo. Worked in Fulfillment Optimisation SDE at Amazon.com before going on to co-found Instacart.
Brandon Leonardo
(Co-Founder)Interned at Cisco Systems as an IT Engineer. Later became a Senior Web Developer at Webs and then a Venture Hacker at Angel List.
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