Data Scientist

Job Description

This is a general posting for multiple Data Science roles open across our 4-sided marketplace. You’ll get the chance to learn about the different problems the Data Science team solves as you go through the process. Towards the end of your process, we’ll do a team-matching exercise to determine which of the open roles/teams you’ll join. You can find a blurb on each team at the bottom of this page.
With regards to level, we have flexibility. Your level will be determined by your education, years of experience, and most importantly, how you perform throughout the interview process. If you’re targeting a senior title, you’ll need to prove to the team that you’re operating at that level.
You will be joining a growing data science team and will tackle some of the most challenging and impactful problems that are transforming how people buy groceries every day. You will be embedded within our data-driven product team as a trusted partner in uncovering barriers in the product’s usability and utilize these insights to inform product improvements that drive angle-changing growth. We’re looking for a self-driven, strategic thinker who can hit the ground running to ultimately influence decision-making across the entire organization.
ABOUT THE JOB

Own analytical frameworks that guide the product roadmap
Design rigorous experiments and interpret results to draw detailed and actionable conclusions
Develop statistical models to extract trends, measure results, and predict future performance of our product
Build simulations to project impact of various product and policy interventions
Enable objective decision making across the company by democratizing data through dashboards and other analytical tools
Use expertise in causal inference, machine learning, complex systems modeling, behavioral decision theory etc. to shape the future of Instacart
Present findings in a compelling way to influence Instacart’s leadership

ABOUT YOU
Minimum Qualifications

2+ years experience working in a quantitative role at a product company or a research organization
Ability to run rigorous experiments and come up with scientifically sound recommendations
Ability to write complex, efficient, and eloquent SQL queries to extract data
Ability to write efficient and eloquent code in Python or R
A desire to build and improve consumer software products
Ability to translate business needs into analytical frameworks
Eagerness to learn, flexibility to pivot when needed, savviness to navigate and thrive in a dynamic environment, and a growth mindset needed to build a successful team and company

Preferred Qualifications

Awareness of business trade offs when working on a multi-sided marketplace
Confidence in collaborating with and influencing cross-functional stakeholders (i.e. Product, Engineering), at a senior level
MS/PhD in Statistics, Economics, Applied Mathematics, or a similar field

OPEN ROLES
Ads & Ecosystems
Carrot Ads empowers retailers and marketplaces to monetize their e-commerce properties by leveraging Instacart’s robust ad tech. We offer engaging and innovative ads formats, creating vital growth opportunities by connecting Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands with consumers. As a rapidly scaling area within our ads team, Carrot Ads represents a significant opportunity to drive impact. Our team focuses on building a deep product understanding, identifying new opportunities, and effectively measuring success.
Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here. Currently, we are only hiring in the following provinces: Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia.
Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants.
For Canadian based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.
CAN $117,000—$150,000 CAD