[Hiring] Senior Software Engineering Manager, AI & Developer Productivity @Instacart

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role DescriptionWe’re looking for aSenior Engineering Manager to lead our AI Productivity and Developer Experience teams - two core teams responsible for transforming how engineers build software at Instacart. • Own and drive the roadmap for Instacart’s internal AI tooling and developer platforms - shaping how hundreds of engineers write, test, and ship code every day. • Lead two high-impact teams (AI Productivity & Developer Experience) working on systems like AI PR review agents, LLM gateways, bolthires/test performance, and local dev environments.• Partner with senior engineers, TPMs, and leaders across Infrastructure, ML, and Product to drive alignment and adoption at scale. • Navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, and high expectations - this role is fast-paced, complex, and requires clear prioritization and strong execution under pressure. • Build and grow a high-performing, mission-driven team that thrives on impact, iteration, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI in software development. Qualifications• 5+ years of engineering management experience, with at least 2+ years leading teams in infrastructure, AI/ML, or developer tooling.• Strong product instincts - ability to balance technical depth with usability and adoption. • Strong technical background—able to engage in architecture reviews, drive technical direction, and make informed tradeoffs. • Hands-on experience building or integrating AI/LLM-based tools into production or internal systems. • Proven ability to lead high-impact teams, deliver complex projects, and drive adoption of internal platforms at scale. • Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment with evolving priorities and high expectations.Requirements• Prior experience leading both Developer Experience and AI-focused teams. • Familiarity with tools like Copilot, Cursor, OpenAI APIs, Glean, or similar platforms. • Experience managing relationships with AI or infra vendors and evaluating platform partnerships. • Experience scaling developer productivity across 100+ engineers in a high-growth environment. Benefits• Highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. • Remote work flexibility under our Flex First remote work policy.• Eligibility for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Apply tot his job