Lead Software Engineer Perception Robotics

Role summary

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Grab is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in perception robotics to help develop intelligent systems for autonomous or robotic applications. Candidates are expected to have strong experience in software engineering, robotics, computer vision, machine learning, sensor fusion, and algorithms. Proficiency in C++ and Python, experience with robotics frameworks such as ROS, and familiarity with perception pipelines, localization, mapping, and real-time systems would be valuable. The role requires technical leadership, system-design capability, effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to guide engineers from concept through testing and deployment. A degree in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline is typically expected, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

About the employer

Grab is a Southeast Asian technology company headquartered in Singapore, operating across mobility, food delivery, digital payments, financial services, and business services. It serves customers, driver-partners, delivery partners, merchants, and enterprises across countries including Indonesia. Grab’s technology organization works on large-scale marketplaces, mapping, artificial intelligence, payments, safety systems, and automation. Its robotics and perception work is connected to the company’s broader interest in improving logistics, delivery efficiency, and intelligent transportation. Indonesia is one of Grab’s most important markets, offering opportunities to work with regional products, high-volume platforms, and diverse operational challenges. Employees commonly collaborate across countries and functions, combining software development with commercial and operational expertise. Compensation and benefits vary by seniority, experience, location, and the final employment arrangement.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers varied career opportunities across technology, logistics, finance, tourism, manufacturing, and digital commerce. Jakarta, on Java, is the main corporate and engineering hub, while Bandung and Yogyakarta have strong technology and university communities. Bali offers an international lifestyle and tourism-related work, though specialist engineering roles are less concentrated there. Surabaya is an important industrial and logistics center. Indonesian culture generally values politeness, community, respect for hierarchy, and relationship-building. Living costs vary considerably; Jakarta is expensive by local standards, while many secondary cities are more affordable. Foreign nationals normally need employer sponsorship and an appropriate work permit or limited-stay visa before working legally. Remote-work and business visas do not automatically authorize employment. Relocating employees should confirm immigration, tax, healthcare, housing, and dependent requirements with Grab and Indonesian authorities. Traffic, humidity, and the rainy season should also be considered.