Process
I had an initial conversation with a recruiter about a software engineer position at the company.
The recruiter was slow to respond and flaked out when I couldn't reach him after a scheduled interview.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 21 interview experiences for the Instacart Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
10%
Pass Rate
Instacart's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive29%
Neutral10%
Negative62%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Instacart's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Instacart Work Experiences
5.0
Great place to work for mid-level engineers
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
August 12, 2024
Pros: I started working here an year ago. I really like the startup-like culture, flexible work options, interesting tech, great manager and director. So far, I'm having fun. Pay is also good and above market.
Cons: Nothing so far.
Nothing I can think of.
4.0
Great People, Confusing Onboarding
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
January 2, 2025
Pros: Amazing people at the company.
Cons: The onboarding process is not too clear.
4.0
Great People, Lacking Vision
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 17, 2023
Pros: Great people working on a great product.
Cons: C-suite lacks a sense of vision.
- 5.0Great place to work for mid-level engineersSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 12, 2024Pros: I started working here an year ago. I really like the startup-like culture, flexible work options, interesting tech, great manager and director. So far, I'm having fun. Pay is also good and above market.Cons: Nothing so far. Nothing I can think of.
- 4.0Great People, Confusing OnboardingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaJanuary 2, 2025Pros: Amazing people at the company.Cons: The onboarding process is not too clear.
- 4.0Great People, Lacking VisionSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 17, 2023Pros: Great people working on a great product.Cons: C-suite lacks a sense of vision.
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