I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Instacart (Toronto, ON) in Sept 2022
Interview
One of the interviewers was late with what seemed like a made-up excuse. My interview seemed like a formality since they weren’t totally interested in what I had to say. Guess they had selected another candidate already.
Overall bad experience since the recruiter did not want to share the feedback saying it is against company policy.
Perhaps you don't waste the candidate's time if you've selected some one already!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Basic SQL joins & window functions
2. A/B testing situational questions
2. Case study
I applied through other source. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Instacart in Oct 2025
Interview
First there was Tech screening followed by a Take home Assessment where we had to review an experiment and make a recommendation. The Virtual on-site (4 rounds) included one round to review the assessment from before, and other standard rounds (stats, bar raiser, hiring manager).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Talk me through a project you've done in the past.
Some ab test and casual ml
Lots of cases, sometimes the interviewer does not seem prepared
SQL as well
Requires solid framing of problems especially in the relevant space
Practical ml and ab testing questions
Don’t have a track for metrics versus modeling for DS
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Instacart check out experience with 4 screens, purpose
I applied online. I interviewed at Instacart (California City, CA) in May 2025
Interview
Straightforward even though the process is pretty lengthy. It requires a lot time including a take home that is expected to take 5 hours but you know it usually requires 2 times as much.
