Associate Product Manager

Instacart is hiring for its 18-month Associate Product Manager (APM) program starting August 2026, designed to help early-career talent jumpstart a product management career. In this role, you will own product outcomes from discovery through launch while partnering with cross-functional teams to solve customer problems and drive growth across multiple Instacart teams and domains.

• Own the end-to-end success of new products and features from discovery to launch
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Marketing, Data Science, Legal, and Analytics to deliver outcomes
• Identify growth opportunities using quantitative research, case studies, and industry-standard methodologies
• Develop creative solutions and lead work in a fast-changing environment
• Influence stakeholders across Instacart to align intent, resources, and prioritization
• Build expertise in Instacart’s strategic position within the grocery and e-commerce industries

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• 2 years of work experience in technology, consulting, or banking

• Passion for technology and product design demonstrated via a technical degree, personal projects, or experience in business/strategy/software-related roles

• Ability to develop product solutions addressing customer pain points

• Leadership potential with the ability to influence and empower diverse teams

• Work model: Remote (Flex First), with flexibility to work from home, an office, or other locations; regular in-person events for connection and community

• Program length: 18 months, split into 2 rotations across teams (e.g., Core Experience, Platform, Marketplace, Connected Stores, Ads)

• Start date: August 2026

• Compensation: Market-competitive; base pay varies by permanent work location; eligible for new hire equity grant and annual refresh grants