Senior Backend Engineer Logistics Platform
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Summary
Senior backend engineer on Instacart's Logistics Platform, building scalable services for routing, task allocation, fulfillment tracking, and shopper compensation. Works with Ruby, Python, or Go on distributed, event-driven Tier-0 systems; remote within select Canadian provinces.
Build reliable backend systems remotely with Instacart across Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, or Nova Scotia. Apply distributed systems expertise to logistics.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will shape Instacart’s Logistics Platform, powering routing, task allocation, fulfillment tracking, and shopper compensation. You will design scalable services, solve logistics problems, and ship high-impact features. The team supports real-time fulfillment processes globally.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect backend applications for routing and task allocation Track fulfillment status and determine shopper compensation Lead technical design for high-impact logistics initiatives Maintain reliable, observable Tier-0 systems with clear ownership Mentor engineers on testing and operational practices Requirements:
Five or more years of backend development experience Fluency in Ruby, Python, Go, or another backend language Knowledge of REST, RPC, databases, and distributed systems Experience operating asynchronous, event-driven production systems Bachelor’s, master’s, or equivalent practical experience Shape Instacart’s logistics infrastructure through backend engineering, scalable system design, asynchronous systems, and reliable operations.
Architect backend applications for routing and task allocation Track fulfillment status and determine shopper compensation Lead technical design for high-impact logistics initiatives Maintain reliable, observable Tier-0 systems with clear ownership Mentor engineers on testing and operational practices Requirements:
Five or more years of backend development experience Fluency in Ruby, Python, Go, or another backend language Knowledge of REST, RPC, databases, and distributed systems Experience operating asynchronous, event-driven production systems Bachelor’s, master’s, or equivalent practical experience Shape Instacart’s logistics infrastructure through backend engineering, scalable system design, asynchronous systems, and reliable operations.
