Join Instacart as a Machine Learning Engineer II and Transform the Grocery Industry

At Instacart, we are not just about grocery delivery; we see a world of possibilities and endless opportunities to make a significant impact. Our mission is to allow everyone to access the food they love and to enjoy it with those who matter most. We are excited to invite you on this journey of growth and innovation within our diverse and dynamic team.

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Overview of Your Role

We are seeking talented mid-level Machine Learning Engineers who are passionate about applying their strong foundational knowledge of ML concepts in creative ways. At Instacart, machine learning is pivotal to our operations—whether optimizing delivery efficiency or enhancing shopping experiences.

As a member of our innovative team, you will work on diverse, complex problems and play a crucial role in our aggressive growth plans and long-term vision.

About The Role

In this pivotal individual contributor role, you will:

• Partner with Staff Machine Learning Engineers and Product Managers to steer feature and project direction.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy machine learning models to improve customer experience and propel business growth.
• Stay ahead of the curve by keeping updated with the latest technologies and advancements in the ML field.
• Help design ML services capable of handling large-scale model development effectively.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold a graduate degree (Masters or PhD) in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or a related field, or possess equivalent self-taught expertise and experience.
• Exhibit strong programming skills in Python, along with proficiency in data manipulation (SQL, Spark, Pandas) and machine learning tools (scikit-learn, XGBoost, Keras/Tensorflow).
• Demonstrate solid analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of relevant industry experience, applying machine learning on large datasets to solve real-world challenges.
• Expertise in areas such as search relevance, recommendation engines, knowledge graphs, catalog management, ads targeting, optimal routing, inventory management, marketing mix optimization, fraud detection, anomaly detection, or time-series forecasting.

If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, contribute to a team making a massive difference, and do the best work of your life, apply to join Instacart today!