Senior Computer Vision/AI Engineer, Instacart
$177-237k
Salary dependent on US location + New hire equity grant
Online grocery marketplace & grocery tech platform
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Online grocery marketplace & grocery tech platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$177-237k
Salary dependent on US location + New hire equity grant
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
- Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on AI/Computer Vision
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the design and deployment of AI models, particularly deep learning and computer vision
- Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or other programming languages
- Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras)
- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Proven track record of solving complex problems with real-world data
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Desirable
- Publications or a strong portfolio of projects in computer vision or related fields
- Knowledge and practical experience with LLM and VLM, including customization and deployment of such models
- Knowledge of GPU programming and optimization
- Experience with deploying AI solutions on mobile devices or embedded systems
- Experience with 3D computer vision and sensor fusion
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior AI/Computer Vision Engineer to join our dynamic team
- As a key contributor to our research and development efforts, you will play a pivotal role in designing and building robust computer vision systems that can perceive, comprehend, and act upon the world around them
- The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of machine learning, neural networks, and computer vision techniques, along with a passion for tackling complex problems and creating market-leading products
- He AI and CV team at Caper (Instacart) is dedicated to building state of the art solutions to enable a smooth checkout process in the grocery stores with smart carts
- Our team of enthusiastic researchers and engineers are spread across different time zones, but collaborate effectively with each other on multiple exciting projects
- Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of computer vision algorithms that are effective and efficient
- Develop VLM (Vision-Language Model) and/or deep learning models for object detection,tracking and recognition, activity recognition, scene understanding etc
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI/Computer Vision technology into our products and solutions
- Conduct research and track the latest advancements in the AI field to ensure our technology remains cutting-edge
- Mentor junior engineers and lead by example, promoting a culture of technical excellence
- Drive the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle, including data collection, model training, evaluation and deployment
- Troubleshoot and optimize AI systems for performance and scalability
- Document and present research findings and development processes
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 values
- Go far together
- Roll up your sleeves
- Grow the pie
- Put it all on the table
- Serve generously
Company HQ
The East Cut, San Francisco, CA
Articles
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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