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Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Economist

Instacart
Location
Canada - Remote (ON, AB, BC, or NS Only)
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) and machine learning tools (e.g., scikit-learn, XGBoost)
  • 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, both on the algorithm side as well as a day-to-day tool
  • 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 refine algorithms for operational efficiency. You will also contribute to a diverse set of problems, leveraging both economic and engineering expertise 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
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the exact nature of the machine learning projects you'll work on
  • Remote work is limited to specific provinces in Canada
  • Base pay range is provided but varies based on experience and skills
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