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Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Economist

Instacart
Location
United States - Remote
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Machine Learning
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Graduate Degree (Masters or PhD) in Economics or a closely related field
  • Experience applying causal inference methodologies to both observational and experimental datasets
  • An understanding of machine learning algorithms and techniques
  • Strong programming skills (Python)
  • Fluency in data manipulation (SQL, Pandas)
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Nice to have
  • A PhD in Economics or a closely related field with a focus on data-intense problems
  • Intern experience in related roles
  • Experience with large language models and generative AI
  • Experience with uplift modeling, contextual bandits, and/or heterogeneous treatment effect estimation
What the job really is

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer on the Economics team at Instacart, you will design, develop, and deploy machine learning solutions to address complex economic challenges within the grocery delivery marketplace. Your role will involve collaborating with product managers, data scientists, and engineers to understand business needs and enhance operational efficiency through advanced algorithms. You will also contribute to the team's knowledge sharing and best practices in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits
  • Highly market-competitive compensation and benefits
  • Eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants
  • Flex First remote work policy
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the company's culture or team dynamics are provided
  • Base pay varies significantly by location, which may affect salary negotiations
  • Role is open to candidates with varying levels of experience (fresh PhD to post-PhD)
  • Expectations for senior candidates include experience with production environments and cloud computing
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