Grab is seeking a Lead Data Scientist for its People Science team in Malaysia. The role typically requires a degree in data science, statistics, computer science, economics, psychology, or a related discipline, together with strong experience in data science, people analytics, experimentation, and statistical modelling. Candidates should be comfortable using Python or R, SQL, and modern analytics tools, and should be able to turn complex workforce data into practical recommendations. The successful candidate is expected to lead analytical projects, influence senior stakeholders, guide other data scientists, and support evidence-based decisions involving recruitment, engagement, performance, retention, and organisational effectiveness. Strong communication, business judgement, stakeholder management, and the ability to work independently in a fast-moving, regional environment are important.
Grab is a Southeast Asian technology company headquartered in Singapore, operating across mobility, deliveries, and digital financial services. Its platform connects consumers, driver-partners, delivery-partners, merchants, and financial-service users in countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Grab began as a ride-hailing service and has expanded into food and parcel delivery, payments, lending, insurance, and other digital solutions. The company employs a large, diverse workforce and uses technology, data, and local market knowledge to develop services for millions of users. Its People Science function applies analytics and research to improve employee experience, workforce planning, leadership, performance, and organisational decision-making. Working at Grab generally suits candidates who enjoy solving regional problems, collaborating across cultures, and operating in a high-growth technology environment.
Malaysia offers strong opportunities in technology, data science, fintech, logistics, shared services, engineering, tourism, and digital commerce, especially in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Penang, and Johor. While Malaysia has popular islands such as Langkawi, Penang, and parts of Sabah and Sarawak, most professional jobs are based on the mainland or larger urban centres. The culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences; English is widely used in business, alongside Malay and other languages. Living costs are moderate compared with Singapore, though central Kuala Lumpur is more expensive. The lifestyle combines modern malls, excellent food, nature, beaches, and relatively easy regional travel. Foreign professionals normally need employer-sponsored permission, commonly an Employment Pass, before starting work. Requirements, salary thresholds, and dependent arrangements can change, so applicants should confirm current rules with Grab and Malaysian immigration authorities.
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