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Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Economist

Who can apply: US-based role. The employer has not said which states are eligible — confirm before applying.
Location as listed by the employer: “Canada - Remote (ON, AB, BC, or NS Only); Remote - United States”
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About this role

Instacart is hiring for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Economist role. See the official posting for full details.

Requirements

  • 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).
  • Self-motivation and a strong sense of ownership.
  • A PhD in Economics or a closely related field with a focus on data-intense problems.

Summarized from the employer's posting — check the full posting for every requirement.