Process
I applied online.
It started from an invitation to complete 6 questions on CodeSignal and took about 1.5 hours to complete. The topics include data schema, dbt, warehouse optimization, and SQL. The SQL was at a medium level.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Instacart Data Engineer role.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Instacart's interview process for their Data Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive38%
Neutral0%
Negative63%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Instacart's Data Engineer interview process.
Instacart Work Experiences
4.0
Fantastic work-life balance but limited promotion opportunities
Data Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, CA
September 6, 2026
Pros: Work-life balance is fantastic.
Cons: There are too many people needing promotions and not enough being made.
4.0
Quick Questions, Long Waits
ML Engineer • Current Employee
September 22, 2020
Pros: Quick follow-up and detailed questions.
Cons: Long waiting time after contact.
4.0
Good people and interesting work, but uncertainty remains
Machine Learning Engineer • Former Employee
Chicago, IL
October 28, 2026
Pros: Good people and interesting work.
Cons: There was uncertainty about the future independence of the company.
- 4.0Fantastic work-life balance but limited promotion opportunitiesData Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CASeptember 6, 2026Pros: Work-life balance is fantastic.Cons: There are too many people needing promotions and not enough being made.
- 4.0Quick Questions, Long WaitsML Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 22, 2020Pros: Quick follow-up and detailed questions.Cons: Long waiting time after contact.
- 4.0Good people and interesting work, but uncertainty remainsMachine Learning Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, ILOctober 28, 2026Pros: Good people and interesting work.Cons: There was uncertainty about the future independence of the company.
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