Senior Software Engineer - E4

At Instawork, our mission is to create meaningful economic opportunities for local businesses and skilled hourly professionals in communities around the world. We're building the leading AI-powered labor marketplace—and we're looking for exceptional talent to help us scale quickly and make an even greater impact. Backed by world-class investors like Benchmark, Spark Capital, Craft Ventures, Greylock, Y Combinator, and others, we’re transforming the way the world works.

We are seeking a *Senior Software Engineer - E4* to act as a senior technical leader with a full-stack focus. In this role, you will solve complex technical challenges, provide technical guidance, and shape the architectural vision that spans multiple teams and impacts the broader organisation.

What You’ll Do

* Design and architect scalable, high-impact solutions for large and complex projects.
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to prioritise and execute on the highest ROI projects and deliver at aggressive timelines.
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to senior and junior engineers.
* Drive strategic technical decisions and architecture reviews that influence cross-team initiatives and long-term product vision.
* Champion the adoption and integration of AI to enhance development workflows, automate routine tasks, and innovate product capabilities.
* Maintain high standards of code quality, reviews, technical feedback, and documentation.
* Maintain peak team productivity by juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What We’re Looking For

* 8+ years of experience building and shipping scalable web and mobile applications with a strong full-stack background.
* Proven expertise in system design, distributed systems, and modern software architecture with the ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment.
* While experience with our stack (Python/Django, Celery, MySQL, Redis, ElasticSearch, React, React Native) is preferred, it’s not mandatory.
* Strong communication & collaboration with product and design teams to create user-centric and technically sound products.
* Passionate about AI and its potential to transform software development and products with AI integration, automation, or tooling. Hands-on experience is a strong plus.
* Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to others

Why Join Instawork?

Everyone at Instawork works across the stack. You’ll have the opportunity to work on backend systems at scale, build frontend user experiences, and collaborate with Product & Business to make the product meaningful.
We work hard and we work fast. We err on the side of being bold and embrace + celebrate failure, because we’d rather make bets on great features at the expense of shipping some bad ones.
You will be at the forefront of AI adoption in software development and product innovation. We encourage everyone to learn and harness AI’s potential to drive personal and professional growth.

Perks
* Free snacks
* Health Insurance
* Personal Insurance
* Flexible Hours
* Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Broadband Reimbursement
* Home Office Setup Allowance

About Instawork

Founded in 2016, Instawork is the leading flexible work app for local, hourly professionals. Its digital marketplace connects thousands of businesses and more than seven million workers, filling a critical role in local economies. Instawork has been featured on CBS News, the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Associated Press, and more. In 2025, Instawork was named the Workforce Hiring Solution of the Year by RetailTech Breakthrough. Instawork was ranked among the country’s top 10% of fastest-growing companies by Inc. 5000 in 2022 and 2023, and was included in the Forbes Next Billion Dollar Startup list. Instawork was also named the 2022 ACE Award recipient for “Best Innovation” and one of the “Best Business Apps” by Business Insider. Instawork helps businesses in the food & beverage, hospitality, and warehouse/logistics industries fill temporary and permanent job opportunities in more than 50 markets across the U.S. and Canada. 

At Instawork, we constantly evaluate how to build an optimal work environment for success. We’re transitioning back to fully in the office five days a week, and as we continue to grow, we're seeking candidates who are excited about contributing to our in-person culture.

For more information visit www.instawork.com

We value diversity on our team and firmly believe Instawork is stronger when we hire people who make their own unique contributions to our culture. We welcome all applicants and encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. 

To learn more about our company values, please visit: https://info.instawork.com/about

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