# Senior Software Engineer I — Agentic Analytics

**Company:** [Instacart](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/instacart)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** ML Engineering
**Salary:** CA$168k – CA$178k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Python, LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, SQL, Apache Airflow, Snowflake, dbt, Vector Stores, Evaluation Frameworks, Observability
**Posted:** 2026-08-05

> Build production LLM-powered systems for Instacart’s AI-for-Data platform, including retrieval, agentic workflows, evaluations, and internal data tools. The role requires strong Python backend engineering, SQL and data infrastructure experience, applied LLM expertise, and at least five years of professional experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build LLM-powered systems end-to-end, including retrieval and grounding over internal metadata and code, agentic workflows, evaluation and quality systems, and product surfaces for internal users.
- Drive initiatives for the AI-for-Data charter and contribute to the roadmap.
- Collaborate with engineers to establish rigor around evaluations, observability, safety, and cost for applied AI systems.
- Work with Data Science, ML, Product Engineering, and Data Infrastructure teams to identify high-leverage AI applications and deliver reliable, production-grade systems.

## Requirements
- Self-motivation and comfort operating in ambiguity.
- Strong ownership and experience shipping production systems rather than only prototypes.
- Strong backend engineering skills in Python, including production service development.
- Hands-on experience with applied LLM systems, such as RAG, agentic workflows, prompt engineering, or evaluations.
- Experience working with LLM-powered systems in production or near-production environments.
- Working knowledge of Python, Airflow, Snowflake, and dbt in production environments.
- Strong SQL knowledge.
- Experience working with large codebases on cross-functional teams.
- Ability to balance urgency with high-quality, pragmatic solutions.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in a similar field or environment.

## Nice-to-haves
- Experience with retrieval systems, vector stores, or grounding LLMs over structured or unstructured enterprise data.
- Familiarity with evaluation frameworks and quality systems for LLM-powered products.
- Experience building developer tools or internal tools for technical users.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Annual base salary: **CA$168,000–CA$177,500 CAD**.
- Eligible for a new-hire equity grant and annual refresh grants.
- Benefits are provided according to the employee's location.
- This role is remote and currently open to candidates permanently located in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, or Nova Scotia.

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