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Join Instacart as a Senior Product Manager focused on Caper Recommendations & Personalization, working remotely within Canada. Instacart is revolutionizing grocery shopping by integrating advanced technology to create seamless, personalized experiences for customers across Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia. The Senior Product Manager will lead the development of intelligent recommendation systems on Caper smart shopping carts, enhancing how shoppers interact with products in real-time. In this role, you will design and oversee the recommendation and personalization engine that determines the content displayed to each shopper, tailoring suggestions based on their behavior and preferences.

You will manage the integration of machine learning models and real-time data signals such as cart location and shopper lists to deliver timely, relevant product recommendations that drive engagement and satisfaction. Ideal candidates bring over three years of product management experience, including close collaboration with machine learning and data science teams to launch consumer-facing models. You should have a strong background in shaping engagement metrics, applying experimentation for optimization, and partnering effectively with UX designers to translate complex algorithms into intuitive user experiences. This full-time remote role requires excellent communication skills to align senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams. The grocery retail landscape in Canadian provinces like Ontario and British Columbia is rapidly evolving with AI-driven solutions enhancing customer experiences. Instacart's Caper carts represent a cutting-edge fusion of physical shopping and digital personalization, positioning this role at the forefront of retail innovation. Compensation ranges between CAD 194,000 and CAD 204,500, reflecting the seniority and impact of this position. Successful candidates may also receive equity grants and comprehensive benefits. This opportunity offers significant career growth in product leadership within retail technology and consumer personalization sectors. To stand out, highlight your achievements in deploying recommendation systems or personalization features, quantifying improvements in user engagement or conversion. Demonstrate your ability to collaborate with design and data teams to create seamless physical-digital shopping experiences. If you are ready to lead product innovation at Instacart and shape the future of grocery shopping with Caper, apply before the deadline to join this dynamic remote team.

Requirements

EssentialNice to have below

3+ years of product management experience or equivalent practical background
Proven collaboration with machine learning or data science teams to deploy consumer product models
Experience setting and improving engagement or relevance metrics through experimentation

Responsibilities

Define and drive the vision for personalized recommendations on Caper smart carts
Develop and refine ML-based recommendation and item ranking systems using real-time shopper data
Expand AI-powered content types to enhance shopper interaction and product discovery
Collaborate with UX teams to create simple, intuitive interfaces reflecting complex personalization logic
Conduct in-store observations and experiments to validate and iterate product features
Lead product strategy and roadmap for recommendations across cross-functional teams
Align senior stakeholders on product goals, tradeoffs, and progress with clear documentation
Use data-driven experimentation to optimize engagement and relevance metrics

Key skills

Product managementMachine learningData scienceUX designExperimentationRecommendation systemsPersonalizationRanking algorithmsReal-time data integrationConsumer hardwareAIRetail technology

Nice to have

Experience building recommendation, personalization, ranking, or search products
Background in consumer hardware, IoT, or physical retail technology
Familiarity with retail, grocery, advertising, or marketplace recommendation systems

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Instacart is a leading grocery delivery platform dedicated to connecting people with the food they love while providing flexible earning opportunities.

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What experience is required for the Senior Product Manager role at Instacart in Canada?

Candidates should have at least three years of product management experience, including working with ML or data science teams to launch consumer-facing models.

Is this Senior Product Manager position at Instacart remote?

Yes, this role is fully remote but limited to candidates residing in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, or Nova Scotia.

What is the salary range for this Senior Product Manager role?

The base salary ranges from CAD 194,000 to CAD 204,500, depending on experience and location within Canada.

What are the typical working hours or schedule for this role?

This is a full-time position with flexible work location options, supporting a work-from-home or preferred workspace arrangement.

Does this role require experience with physical retail technology?

Preferred candidates have experience with consumer hardware, IoT, or physical retail products, enhancing their ability to manage Caper smart cart personalization.

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