Join Our Leadership Team as Sr. Director of Data Science at Instacart

We're transforming the grocery industry at Instacart by inviting the world to share love through food. We believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. While others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we identify exciting complexity and endless opportunities to serve our community. As we continue to evolve as a crucial lifeline for many, we’re looking to strengthen our team with a visionary Sr. Director of Data Inventory Management.

Be a Part of a Flex First Team

At Instacart, we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Our Flex First policy allows you to do your best work from your preferred location—be it home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected through regular in-person events.

Overview of Your Impact

You will play a pivotal role in steering the strategic direction of our consumer-facing technologies as the Sr. Director of Data Science within our Core Experience team. Your leadership and analytical expertise will help not just meet but exceed our customer's expectations for an efficient and enjoyable shopping experience.

About the Role

Your primary responsibility will be to lead and expand a team dedicated to revolutionizing the online grocery shopping experience for both consumers and retailers. By harnessing advanced technology, your team will provide seamless shopping experiences from browsing to doorstep delivery.

About the Team

The Core Experience team focuses on delivering consistent experiences for our users and meeting the needs of our retailers. We handle the most consumer-facing problems, utilize user experiments, and drive Instacart’s future shopping vision across our app and white-label solutions for retailers like Costco.

About the Job

• Build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists.
• Design rigorous experiments and interpret results to draw actionable conclusions.
• Develop statistical models to predict future performance of our technologies and products.
• Democratize data across the company through dashboards and analytical tools.
• Use expertise in various analytical disciplines to influence product decisions and company direction.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• 12+ years in quantitative roles within product companies or research organizations.
• 7+ years managing data scientists, economists, or product analysts.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into analytical frameworks.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience in startup environments and building mature Data Science teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Statistics, Analytics, Economics, or related fields.
• Experience in gig-economy, supply chain, e-commerce, or retail industries.

Instacart offers competitive compensation and benefits based on your location. This remote role offers a salary range and benefits that vary by location. For more details on our Flex First policy and compensation, please visit our website.

Ready to revolutionize grocery shopping? Apply now to become part of our trailblazing team at Instacart and push the shopping cart forward with us!