Data Analyst

About The Company

Instacart is revolutionizing the grocery industry by connecting consumers with their favorite food and household essentials. Our mission is to make shopping more accessible, convenient, and enjoyable, while fostering a community-driven approach. Millions trust us as an essential service, and we’re equally committed to providing flexible earning opportunities for our Personal Shoppers. Guided by innovation and community, Instacart continues to adapt to meet the diverse needs of our customers and partners worldwide.

About The Role

We are seeking a Data Analyst (Contractor) to join our Ads CATS team. In this role, you’ll collect, analyze, and interpret data to generate actionable insights that support and enhance Instacart’s off-platform advertising business. Your expertise in SQL, Python, and cloud data warehouses will help automate workflows, streamline processes, and optimize data delivery. You’ll also collaborate across teams to improve audience segmentation and deliver innovative solutions that fuel business growth.

This is a remote contractor position with flexible scheduling, offering the chance to contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of audience building for off-platform advertising.
• Write efficient SQL queries to troubleshoot and optimize performance in Snowflake.
• Analyze data to identify trends and patterns in audience behavior.
• Partner with the core CATS team to develop new audience segmentation methods.
• Execute Python/Shell scripts to automate workflows and enable data processes.
• Support product quality assurance by collaborating with developers on automation tools.
• Recommend improvements to features, processes, and workflows for greater efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (4+ years).
• At least 2 years of hands-on SQL experience for data analysis.
• Proficiency in Python (NumPy, Pandas) for solving business challenges.
• Experience with cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery).
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate ($70–90, DOE).
• 100% remote role with flexible scheduling.
• Exposure to cutting-edge data technologies.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact, innovative projects.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented work environment.

Equal Opportunity
Instacart is an equal opportunity employer and contractor partner. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.