{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5b3f7e3dc8ebd2d37f093ff4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5b3f7e3dc8ebd2d37f093ff4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5b3f7e3dc8ebd2d37f093ff4","title":"Machine Learning Engineer II - Remote","description":"Machine Learning Engineer II, Logistics AIAbout the CompanyInstacart is transforming the grocery industry by connecting customers with the food and household products they need while creating flexible earning opportunities for Personal Shoppers. Its technology supports a large-scale marketplace where customers, shoppers, retailers, and consumer brands interact.Instacart operates as a Flex First team, giving employees flexibility to work from home, an office, or another suitable location while maintaining connection through regular in-person events.About the RoleInstacart is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer II to join the Logistics AI team and help build intelligent solutions for its marketplace and fulfillment systems.In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers, product leaders, product managers, data scientists, and backend engineers. You will apply machine learning and optimization techniques to important marketplace challenges, including routing optimization, pricing, dispatch, matching, and mapping.You will contribute across the full development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through experimentation, model development, deployment, and production implementation.About the TeamThe Logistics AI team develops the intelligence and execution systems behind Instacart's fulfillment platform. The team works to optimize a multi-sided marketplace so customers receive orders on time and at high quality, shoppers receive efficient and fulfilling work, and retailers and consumer brands achieve their business objectives.The team works on complex problems involving matching, pricing, geospatial systems, optimization, and high-throughput systems operating with dynamic data.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and deploy machine learning solutions for practical marketplace challenges.Apply machine learning and optimization techniques to routing, pricing, dispatch, mapping, and related logistics problems.Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, backend engineers, and senior technical leaders.Analyze business and operational requirements to identify effective ML and AI solutions.Participate in projects from initial concept and prototyping through experimentation and production implementation.Work with diverse stakeholders to ensure ML solutions align with business objectives.Develop and refine algorithms and models to improve operational efficiency.Work with large and complex datasets to identify patterns, opportunities, and solutions.Contribute to the continuous improvement of Instacart's marketplace systems.Communicate technical findings and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Required QualificationsGraduate degree (Master's or PhD) in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Operations Research, or an equivalent combination of self-study and experience.Strong programming skills in Python.Fluency in data manipulation using SQL and Pandas.Experience with machine learning tools and frameworks such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, Keras, or TensorFlow.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different teams and organizational levels.Preferred Qualifications1–2 years of industry experience applying machine learning to real-world problems involving large datasets.Knowledge of deep learning frameworks and methodologies.Experience applying machine learning and optimization techniques to marketplace-related problems.Experience working on logistics, routing, pricing, dispatch, matching, mapping, or similar optimization challenges.Skills & CompetenciesPythonSQLPandasMachine LearningArtificial Intelligencescikit-learnXGBoostKerasTensorFlowDeep LearningMachine Learning OptimizationData AnalysisPredictive ModelingAlgorithm DevelopmentProblem SolvingAnalytical ThinkingStakeholder CollaborationTechnical CommunicationWork ArrangementLocation: Hartford, Connecticut, United StatesWork Arrangement: RemoteEmployment Model: Flex FirstEmployees may work from home, an office, or another suitable location, with regular opportunities for in-person connection.Compensation & BenefitsMarket-competitive compensation based on work location.Base pay range varies according to the candidate's permanent work location.New hire equity grant eligibility.Annual equity refresh grant eligibility.Competitive benefits based on employee location.Equal OpportunityInstacart is committed to building a collaborative and inclusive workplace where employees can contribute their skills and perspectives while working together to improve the customer, shopper, retailer, and consumer brand experience.","company":"Torentify","rawCompany":"torentify","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":true,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-03T10:05:23.347Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-2051.00","title":"Data Scientists","slug":"data-scientists"},{"code":"15-1221.00","title":"Computer and Information Research Scientists","slug":"computer-and-information-research-scientists"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"445110","title":"Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)","slug":"supermarkets-and-other-grocery-retailers-except-convenience-retailers"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Machine Learning Engineer II - Remote","description":"Machine Learning Engineer II, Logistics AIAbout the CompanyInstacart is transforming the grocery industry by connecting customers with the food and household products they need while creating flexible earning opportunities for Personal Shoppers. 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