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InstacartStaff Android Engineer, Pick & Deliver
Instacart operates a grocery technology platform that connects customers with retailers and personal shoppers. The company is hiring a Staff Android Engineer for its Pick &…
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Instacart operates a grocery technology platform that connects customers with retailers and personal shoppers. The company is hiring a Staff Android Engineer for its Pick & Deliver organization to lead the development of mobile applications that manage in-store order picking and fulfillment operations. Operating under a remote Flex First work model, the position allows team members to work from home, offices, or other preferred locations while participating in periodic in-person…
Job Description
Instacart operates a grocery technology platform that connects customers with retailers and personal shoppers. The company is hiring a Staff Android Engineer for its Pick & Deliver organization to lead the development of mobile applications that manage in-store order picking and fulfillment operations. Operating under a remote Flex First work model, the position allows team members to work from home, offices, or other preferred locations while participating in periodic in-person gatherings.
This role suits an experienced mobile developer who can guide technical direction, build scalable software, and navigate shifting operational demands. The person in this position will create user experiences that help retailers process orders efficiently, impacting delivery speed and marketplace reliability. Daily tasks involve collaborating with product managers, designers, backend developers, iOS engineers, and external retail partners.
Successful candidates will take ownership of projects from initial discovery to production release, balancing immediate client requirements with long-term platform health. Key responsibilities include enhancing application performance, resolving technical debt, mentoring peers, and contributing to strategic product roadmaps.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical execution and direction for Android software supporting order picking phases
- Design, build, test, and maintain applications utilizing Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, and RxJava
- Collaborate with Product, Design, Backend, and iOS teams alongside retail partners and external vendors
- Manage end-to-end project delivery while balancing urgent business needs with platform scalability
- Enhance app performance, reliability, and observability through profiling, instrumentation, and refactoring
- Facilitate design reviews, mentor other engineers, and establish team best practices
Requirements
- At least 7 years of professional software development experience with a focus on Android applications
- Strong proficiency in Kotlin and modern mobile development frameworks like Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, and RxJava
- Demonstrated history of guiding technical execution for cross-functional software projects from concept to launch
- Experience designing maintainable Android architectures and optimizing performance, testing, and observability
- Proven ability to partner with cross-functional product and engineering stakeholders
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for explaining technical trade-offs and decisions
Qualifications
- Background building mobile software for retail, logistics, fulfillment, delivery, workforce, or similar operational settings
- Experience supporting multiple product teams, enterprise customers, or high-priority initiatives simultaneously
- Familiarity with Android performance profiling, startup optimization, crash reduction, and large-scale observability
- History of contributing to mobile platform strategies, shared tools, or technology migrations
- Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without direct authority
- Experience working with external enterprise partners or vendors to deliver reliable operational solutions
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Benefits
- Market-competitive compensation based on geographic location
- New hire equity grants and annual refresh grants
- Flex First remote work policy allowing employees to choose their workspace
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a remote role operating under Instacart's Flex First work model, allowing employees to choose where they work.
What is the salary range for this role?
Base pay depends on permanent work location. For US candidates, ranges include $265,000 to $279,500 in CA, NY, CT, and NJ; $254,000 to $268,000 in WA; $243,000 to $256,500 in a specified group of 15 other states and Washington DC; and $221,000 to $233,000 for all other states.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates must have at least 7 years of professional software engineering experience, including substantial work developing and shipping Android applications.
What additional compensation is offered beyond base salary?
The role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants.
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