Process
Four hours were spent alone doing a code challenge they provided. After that was a 30-minute pair programming assignment (Don't let the name fool you, it's not so much a pair programming assignment as it is an observation).
Questions
Build a website with some required functionality.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Instacart Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
5%
Pass Rate
Instacart's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive35%
Neutral5%
Negative60%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Instacart's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Instacart Work Experiences
1.0
really bad
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
April 4, 2026
Pros: Some times are good, but now they are really bad.
Cons: There was a bad manager, endless tasks, and no promotion.
5.0
Independent Teams, Team Dependent Wlb
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
June 30, 2025
Pros: Good teams that give you independence.
Cons: Very team dependent how your WLB is.
5.0
Talented Team, Scattered Direction
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
December 29, 2022
Pros: Worked with some extremely talented engineers in their Toronto office. Learned a ton.
Cons: Leadership direction felt a bit scattered, although this was during COVID, when we had to adjust to some crazy market conditions.
- 1.0really badSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 4, 2026Pros: Some times are good, but now they are really bad.Cons: There was a bad manager, endless tasks, and no promotion.
- 5.0Independent Teams, Team Dependent WlbSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 30, 2025Pros: Good teams that give you independence.Cons: Very team dependent how your WLB is.
- 5.0Talented Team, Scattered DirectionSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaDecember 29, 2022Pros: Worked with some extremely talented engineers in their Toronto office. Learned a ton.Cons: Leadership direction felt a bit scattered, although this was during COVID, when we had to adjust to some crazy market conditions.
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