Lead Software Engineer Scribe

Role summary

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Grab is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for its Scribe team in Indonesia. The role typically requires strong experience designing, building, testing, and operating scalable software systems, along with solid knowledge of software architecture, APIs, databases, distributed systems, and cloud technologies. Candidates are expected to write high-quality production code, troubleshoot complex technical issues, improve reliability and performance, and contribute to engineering standards. As a lead, the successful applicant should mentor engineers, work effectively with product and business teams, communicate clearly in English, and take ownership of projects from design through delivery. Experience in a high-growth technology company, strong problem-solving ability, and a practical, collaborative leadership style are likely to be valued.

About the employer

Grab is a Southeast Asian technology company founded in Malaysia and headquartered in Singapore. It operates a broad digital platform covering ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, digital payments, financial services, and business solutions. Grab serves consumers, driver-partners, delivery-partners, merchants, and enterprises across countries including Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Indonesia is one of its largest and most strategically important markets, with major operations in cities such as Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, and Bali. The company employs engineers, product specialists, commercial teams, operations professionals, and support staff. Grab’s technology organization works on large-scale systems involving marketplaces, mapping, payments, logistics, risk management, and data. Its culture generally emphasizes customer focus, ownership, experimentation, teamwork, and building reliable products for diverse Southeast Asian markets.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers technology and business opportunities mainly in Java, especially Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Surabaya. Bali has a strong tourism, hospitality, digital-nomad, and creative economy, while Batam is known for manufacturing and Singapore-linked business. Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Kalimantan provide opportunities in energy, agriculture, logistics, mining, and regional services. Indonesian culture values community, respect for hierarchy, hospitality, and religious diversity; English is common in multinational workplaces but Indonesian is essential for daily life. Living costs vary greatly, with Jakarta and Bali generally more expensive than smaller cities. Relocation usually requires an employer-sponsored work permit and the appropriate limited-stay visa, commonly arranged through the company. Foreign employees should confirm eligibility, tax obligations, health insurance, and local registration before moving. Indonesia offers excellent food, beaches, nature, and a relaxed social lifestyle, though traffic, humidity, and infrastructure differences can require adjustment.