Hiring: Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Economist Company: Instacart Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 18:08:23 Target Skills & Keywords : Machine Learning, Pandas, Python, SAFe, SQL, XGBoost, scikit-learn About the job Required Skills: •Design, develop, and deploy machine learning solutions to tackle the many economic challenges in our complex marketplace. •Collaborate closely with product managers, data scientists, and other engineers to deeply understand business needs and create impactful solutions. •Push the envelope on our operational efficiency by continually refining and advancing our algorithms and models. •Be an active member of the Economics team, sharing learnings, best practices, and research across domains while refining and advancing our algorithms. Qualifications: •We are open to hiring either a Machine Learning Engineer II, Economist (fresh PhD graduate) or a Senior Machine Learning Engineer I, Economist (post-PhD industry experience). •Minimum Qualifications •Graduate Degree (Masters or PhD) in Economics or a closely related field •A blend of economic theory, applied econometrics, and business skills that let you jump into a fast-paced environment and contribute from day one. •Experience applying causal inference methodologies to both observational and experimental datasets. •An understanding of machine learning algorithms and techniques. •Strong programming skills (Python) and fluency in data manipulation (SQL, Pandas) and machine learning tools (e.g., scikit-learn, XGBoost). •Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!