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Overview
About the Role - As an Android Engineer at Instacart's subsidiary, Caper.ai, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our AI solutions for brick-and-mortar stores, revolutionizing the in-store shopping experience. Your expertise in developing customer-facing Android applications will directly contribute to blending online conveniences with offline retail operations. This role is not just about coding but innovating and learning within a team that is at the forefront of retail technology. By collaborating with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, data scientists, and engineers, you will craft systems that not only meet current demands but also drive future growth.
About the Team - Caper.ai, a dynamic arm of Instacart, focuses on AI and computer vision technologies to transform shopping with the Caper Cart—our AI-powered smart shopping cart. This product features an array of integrated technologies such as scales, sensors, and computer vision, reducing the need for extensive store modifications while enabling a seamless retail experience. As part of the Instacart Platform Connected Stores initiative, our team is dedicated to making retail more accessible and efficient, building solutions that are cost-effective and widely adopted in the market.
About the Job
In this role, you will:
Design, and develop scalable and robust Android applications that integrate with our cutting-edge AI technologies.Support performance improvements and optimizations for our Android applications to enhance user experience.Work with a large team of senior Android engineers to build custom features for retailersCollaborate with QA teams to guide and support cart automation efforts.Uphold code quality through active contribution to development practices, ensuring performance and adherence to coding standards.
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