OverviewWe're transforming the grocery industry. At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. We deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers. Instacart is a Flex First team with flexible work locations and regular in-person events.About the RoleThis is a general posting for multiple Data Science roles open across our 4-sided marketplace. You’ll learn about 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 open roles/teams you’ll join. Level will be determined by education, years of experience, and performance in the interview process. If targeting a senior title, you’ll need to demonstrate capability at that level.About the TeamYou will be joining a growing data science team and will tackle challenging problems that transform how people buy groceries. You will be embedded within a data-driven product team as a trusted partner in uncovering barriers in product usability and informing product improvements to drive growth. We’re looking for a self-driven, strategic thinker who can influence decision-making across the organization.About the JobOwn analytical frameworks that guide the product roadmapDesign rigorous experiments and interpret results to draw actionable conclusionsDevelop statistical models to extract trends, measure results,



and predict future performanceBuild simulations to project impact of product and policy interventionsEnable objective decision making by democratizing data through dashboards and analytical toolsApply expertise in causal inference, machine learning, and behavioral decision theory to shape the future of InstacartPresent findings to influence Instacart’s leadershipAbout YouMinimum Qualifications2+ years of experience in a quantitative role at a product company or a research organizationAbility to run rigorous experiments and provide scientifically sound recommendationsAbility to write complex, efficient SQL queriesAbility to write efficient code in Python or RDesire to build and improve consumer software productsAbility to translate business needs into analytical frameworksEagerness to learn, flexibility to pivot, and a growth mindsetPreferred QualificationsAwareness of business trade-offs in a multi-sided marketplaceConfidence collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders at a senior levelMS/PhD in Statistics, Economics, Applied Mathematics, or a related fieldOpen RolesCommerce PlatformThis team drives affordability through retailer loyalty and discount programs and handles pricing optimizations at item,



category, retailer, and geographic levels, as well as evaluating performance improvements such as latency reductions.Growth & Marketing TechThe Growth and Marketing Data Science team partners with Growth and Marketing to understand end-to-end growth, marketing effectiveness, and the ROI of marketing technology, turning insights into actionable tactics and strategy.Current BetsThe New Bets Data Science team provides data-driven insights and strategic guidance around Instacart’s emerging initiatives, including Instacart Business and Health, building data foundations and evaluating success through experimentation and judgment.Order ExperienceSenior Data Scientist role focusing on enhancing consumer interactions through data-driven insights, optimizing surfaces like cart and checkout, and supporting strategic initiatives such as Family Account features.Retailer StorefrontsRetailer Storefronts builds white-label storefronts for retail partners and leverages observational data to drive product and marketing strategies for our retailers.Compensation and BenefitsInstacart provides competitive compensation and benefits. This role is remote with a base pay range dependent on location. Review our Flex First remote work policyhere .Offers may vary based on experience and skills. The role is eligible for a new hire equity grant and annual grants. Please read about our benefits offeringshere .For Canadian candidates, base pay ranges are listed below: CAN $117,000 — $150,000 CAD.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Data Scientist - C$117,000 - C$150,000 A Year - Remote (Toronto)
🏢 Instacart
📍 Toronto