Senior Software Engineer Mobile Android

Role summary

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Grab is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Android mobile development. Candidates should have strong experience building, testing, debugging, and maintaining production Android applications, typically using Kotlin or Java, Android SDK, modern architecture patterns, and relevant mobile development tools. The role requires solid knowledge of software engineering principles, data structures, APIs, version control, automated testing, and performance optimization. Experience working with cross-functional teams, product managers, designers, and backend engineers is expected. The successful candidate should be comfortable solving complex technical problems, reviewing code, improving engineering standards, mentoring teammates, and delivering reliable features at scale. Experience in consumer technology, fintech, transportation, or other high-volume digital platforms would be advantageous.

About the employer

Grab is a Southeast Asian technology company headquartered in Singapore, operating across mobility, food delivery, parcel delivery, digital payments, financial services, and business solutions. Its platform serves consumers, drivers, delivery partners, merchants, and enterprises in countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Grab’s goal is to use technology to make everyday services more accessible while creating economic opportunities for local partners. Indonesia is one of its largest and most important markets, with extensive operations in major cities and a substantial user base. The company employs engineers, product specialists, analysts, commercial teams, and operational professionals. Its technology organization develops highly scalable mobile applications, payment systems, mapping tools, logistics platforms, and data-driven services. Working at Grab generally involves a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on customer impact, regional scale, innovation, and responsible technology development.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers strong opportunities for software engineers in Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Bali, and other growing technology centers. Jakarta has the largest concentration of technology companies, fintech firms, startups, and multinational employers, while Bali attracts remote workers and international professionals seeking a more relaxed lifestyle. Indonesian culture values hospitality, community, respect, and adaptability; learning basic Bahasa Indonesia is helpful. Living costs vary considerably, with Jakarta and Bali often more expensive than other cities. Employees should expect tropical weather, busy traffic in major urban areas, and a wide variety of regional food and traditions. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, such as a limited-stay work-related visa; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Candidates should confirm current immigration rules, tax obligations, healthcare arrangements, and relocation support directly with the employer before moving.