Senior Software Engineer Backend

Role summary

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Grab is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend development to build reliable, scalable services for its regional technology platforms. Candidates typically need strong experience with backend programming languages such as Java, Go, Kotlin, or Python; solid knowledge of algorithms, databases, APIs, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure; and a track record of designing and operating production systems. The role expects technical ownership, thoughtful system design, effective troubleshooting, code reviews, automated testing, and close collaboration with product, engineering, and operations teams. Experience handling high traffic, microservices, observability, and agile development is valuable. Strong communication, mentoring ability, and an interest in solving complex customer and business problems are also expected.

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 other everyday services. It serves customers, drivers, merchants, and business partners across countries including Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Cambodia. Indonesia is one of Grab's largest and most important markets, with services available in many major cities. The company combines technology, logistics, payments, and local market knowledge to make daily services more accessible. Engineering teams work on large-scale systems that support millions of users, including location services, payments, marketplace platforms, driver technology, and delivery operations. Grab generally promotes experimentation, customer focus, teamwork, inclusion, and ownership. Compensation varies by level, experience, location, and the specific employment package.