Full-Time

Senior AI Infra Engineer

Caper

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Instacart

Instacart

10,001+ employees

Online grocery delivery service with personal shoppers

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$165k - $220kAnnually

+ Equity Grant + Annual Refresh Grants

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Computer Vision
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Datadog
Kubernetes
Airflow
Tensorflow
Pytorch
Apache Spark
Apache Kafka
Docker
AWS
Elasticsearch
Computer Vision
Data Analysis
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering, full-stack and/or infrastructure development.
  • Proven experience with building and maintaining large-scale data pipelines (batching or streaming) for computer vision and/or machine learning applications.
  • Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (e.g. Datadog) and best practices.
  • Familiarity with frameworks for large-scale data processing (e.g., Kafka, Spark, Airflow, Ray), storage (e.g., S3, Delta Lake), indexing and search (e.g. Elasticsearch).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Strong problem-solving skills to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
  • Experience building and/or integrating computer vision data collection, labeling and management systems.
  • Experience in edge inference and optimization on Nvidia chipsets.
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and model management platforms (e.g., Kubeflow, MLflow, TensorBoard).
  • Knowledge of computer vision and machine learning algorithms and models.
  • Experience with frameworks and best practices for data security or compliance.
Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines for collecting, processing, and storing large volumes of structured and unstructured data, specifically image and video streams and relevant metadata.
  • Develop and integrate tools for data labeling and annotation, ensuring high-quality training datasets for deep learning and computer vision models.
  • Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to build and optimize the infrastructure required for training and evaluating deep learning models at scale.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to seamlessly deploy machine learning models into production environments.

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 and local grocers. 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

6%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

22%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Instacart's collaboration with major brands and health systems can lead to diversified revenue streams and enhanced service offerings.
  • The company's leadership in the North American market and extensive retailer network provide a strong foundation for continued growth and market dominance.
  • Innovative advertising solutions, such as shoppable ads on YouTube, can significantly boost Instacart's ad revenue and attract more brand partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Negative customer experiences, such as overcharging issues, can damage Instacart's reputation and customer trust.
  • Legal issues, like the lawsuit involving actress Angie Harmon, can lead to financial and reputational damage.

What makes Instacart unique

  • Instacart's extensive network of over 500 retailers and local grocers provides unparalleled product variety and availability compared to competitors.
  • The company's partnerships with major brands and health systems, such as Northwell Health and Welldoc, extend its service offerings beyond traditional grocery delivery.
  • Instacart's integration with platforms like YouTube for shoppable ads showcases its innovative approach to retail media and advertising.

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