Sr Software Engineer II - Ads Manager (Front End)
Core
Building the core self-serve platform for brands, agencies, and retailers to create, manage, and optimize advertising campaigns on Instacart.
Role type
Senior Frontend Engineer (Ads Manager)
Builds
Advertiser-facing web applications for campaign creation, management, reporting, and optimization
Domain
Grocery delivery / Digital Advertising
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
React, Node.js, Frontend Architecture, REST/GraphQL APIs, Observability, AI-assisted development tools
Preferred skills
GraphQL at scale, Automation testing frameworks, Frontend performance optimization, Design system modernization, Figma
Technologies
React, Node.js, GraphQL, Datadog, Figma, Cypress, Playwright
Responsibilities
Lead technical roadmap and architecture for Ads Manager web applications; Design and maintain high-quality React UIs; Define shared components and state management abstractions; Partner with backend teams on API contracts; Champion observability, performance, and reliability; Drive modernization and technical debt paydown; Embed security-by-design; Mentor engineers up to L5; Propose and lead initiatives on AI-assisted development tools.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
