Full-Time

Scalability Analytics Lead

Updated on 2/1/2025

Instacart

Instacart

10,001+ employees

Online grocery delivery service with personal shoppers

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$108k - $145kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

For US based candidates, the base pay ranges vary by state, with specific ranges provided for states like CA, NY, CT, NJ, WA, and others.

Category
Data Analysis
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Airflow
SQL
Tableau
Data Analysis
Snowflake

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering, data analytics or a related field.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Python, with experience building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes.
  • Proficiency in data modeling and working with tools like dbt.
  • Familiarity with cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake) and data pipeline orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow).
  • Experience with visualization tools such as Tableau or Mode.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain robust data pipelines and data models using tools like SQL, Python, and dbt, ensuring high data integrity and performance.
  • Create and maintain dashboards and self-service tools using visualization platforms like Tableau or Mode to provide actionable insights that drive business decisions.
  • Collaborate with teams such as sales, product, engineering, and data science. Understand their needs and deliver solutions to meet business objectives.
  • Implement automation solutions and explore the integration of AI capabilities into data tools and applications to enhance productivity and decision-making.
  • Be a strategic partner for the business: Identify opportunities and create solutions to automate and scale ad hoc requests.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with web application development or a strong desire to learn.
  • Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts and their application in data tools.
  • Experience with scalable data solutions and deployment.
  • Previous experience in e-commerce, retail analytics, or advertising technology.
  • Proven track record of contributing to projects that improve operational efficiency and impact revenue.

Instacart operates in the online grocery delivery market, allowing customers in North America to order groceries from local stores and chain retailers through its website or app. Customers place orders, and personal shoppers in their area pick, pack, and deliver the items, offering options for home delivery or store pickup. Instacart generates revenue through delivery fees, a subscription service called Instacart Express for unlimited free deliveries, service fees on orders, and in-app advertising from retailers and brands. The company stands out by providing same-day delivery and a 100% quality guarantee on every order, with access to a vast catalog of 1 billion products from over 500 retailers. Instacart's goal is to be a reliable and convenient grocery delivery service, having successfully delivered millions of orders across the U.S. and Canada.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.8B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Ulta Beauty expands customer base and increases order volume.
  • Integration with GE Appliances boosts order frequency and customer engagement.
  • New ad solutions enhance user experience and increase ad revenue.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from DoorDash's advertising solutions may divert CPG brands.
  • Albertsons' digital transformation could strengthen its competitive position against Instacart.
  • Reliance on partnerships for tech advancements may pose risks if expectations aren't met.

What makes Instacart unique

  • Instacart offers same-day delivery from over 1,400 Ulta locations across the U.S.
  • Integration with GE Appliances' SmartHQ allows ordering ingredients from smart appliances.
  • Instacart's Carrot Ads technology targets foodservice industry with 70 partners.

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