Grab is seeking a Backend Software Engineer in Indonesia to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain reliable services supporting its mobility, deliveries, payments, or financial products. Typical requirements include a degree in computer science or equivalent experience, strong proficiency in languages such as Java, Go, Python, or Kotlin, and practical knowledge of databases, APIs, distributed systems, cloud platforms, and software testing. The candidate is expected to write maintainable code, troubleshoot production issues, improve system scalability and performance, collaborate with product and engineering teams, and contribute to technical design and code reviews. Experience with microservices, high-traffic systems, agile development, and a customer-focused approach is advantageous.
Grab is a Southeast Asian technology company headquartered in Singapore, operating across mobility, food delivery, parcel delivery, digital payments, and financial services. Its platform serves consumers, drivers, merchants, and business users in countries including Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. In Indonesia, Grab is one of the most recognized digital platforms, with services spanning ride-hailing, GrabFood, GrabExpress, merchant solutions, and financial products. The company operates large-scale technology systems that require dependable backend services, data infrastructure, payments capability, and strong cybersecurity. Grab’s culture generally emphasizes customer impact, teamwork, ownership, experimentation, and fast execution. Backend engineers can work on products used by millions of people, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Southeast Asia.
Indonesia offers strong technology opportunities, especially in Jakarta and surrounding Java, with roles in software engineering, fintech, e-commerce, logistics, telecommunications, and digital services. Bali has a smaller but growing startup, remote-work, tourism, and hospitality economy, while Batam and parts of Sumatra and Sulawesi offer opportunities in manufacturing, energy, trade, and natural resources. Indonesian culture values community, respect, family, and religious diversity; learning basic Bahasa Indonesia is highly useful. Jakarta provides the broadest career market but has heavy traffic and a fast-paced lifestyle. Bali offers a more relaxed setting, though housing and infrastructure vary. Foreign employees generally need employer sponsorship, a work permit, and an appropriate limited-stay visa, commonly arranged through the hiring company. Candidates should confirm tax, healthcare, housing, and relocation support before moving.
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