Senior Android Engineer II, Digital Twin Platform @Instacart

Overview

The Digital Twin Platform team at Instacart is focused on understanding inventory on store shelves in real-time. The team is responsible for data supply chain management, spanning ingestion, integration, and product development that supports critical services for grocers and shoppers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and own Android applications for the Digital Twin Platform, including standalone scanning apps and Android-native experiences.
• Act as a technical leader for Android development by setting architectural directions and establishing best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver Android solutions for real-time shelf intelligence and data collection.
• Adapt to evolving requirements in a fast-moving environment while balancing long-term architecture with iterative development.
• Help define the role of Android engineering within the Digital Twin Platform as the needs of the organization expand.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Android development experience using Kotlin and/or Java.
• Expertise in Android SDK, Jetpack libraries, and modern Android architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture).
• Experience in designing and building Android applications from the ground up.
• Able to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Android applications in non-consumer contexts and hardware integrations.
• Familiarity with Connected Stores technology and retail hardware platforms.
• Experience with Bluetooth, NFC, camera APIs, or other hardware integrations on Android devices.
• Background in real-time data applications or logistics systems.

Benefits

Instacart offers highly market-competitive compensation and benefits, including a base pay range for this role in Canada between $196,000 and $207,000 CAD, plus equity grants and benefits based on location and experience.

Location

Remote work available, limited to candidates in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, or Nova Scotia.

How to Apply

Please apply through the Instacart career page.

Deadline

No specific deadline stated.