Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer Team Engineering Location Singapore, Singapore Job Type Full-time The role at a glance Get to Know the TeamGrabX is the centralized platform for managing product configurations and running experiments at Grab. It allows users to control how products behave for different users, regions, and conditions without the need for code deployments. This flexibility ensures that product teams can iterate quickly and safely on configurations, enhancing the overall user experience. The platform is designed to accelerate Grab's product rollout velocity while maintaining positive benefits for consumers and ensuring that business performance remains unaffected. By decoupling configuration from code, GrabX empowers teams to make data-driven decisions and optimize product impacts through controlled experiments.Get to Know the RoleWe're looking for Senior Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Singapore. In this role, you'll take ownership of designing, building, and maintaining critical software systems that power our internal experimentation platform and serve millions of users across the region. You'll work on highly visible, business-critical features while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive business impact. This is an opportunity to grow as a technical leader, mentor junior engineers, and shape the future of our engineering organization.The Critical Tasks You Will PerformDesign and build scalable, maintainable solutions that support platform growth and reliabilityDeliver well-tested code and uphold engineering standards across the teamCollaborate with product, design, and backend teams to turn business needs into solutionsImprove system performance, reliability, observability, and engineering quality through optimization and refactoringContribute to technical design, architecture, and code reviewsTroubleshoot production issues and implement measures to strengthen system reliabilityMentor junior engineers through guidance and knowledge sharingUse data and experimentation to improve technical decisions, customer experience, and business outcomesParticipate in on-call rotations and own incident response and resolutionStay current with industry practices and technologies, bringing ideas to the team Read more Skills you need What Essential Skills You Will Need5+ years of professional experience building production systems at scaleStrong software engineering fundamentals, system design, architecture, and scalability expertiseProficiency in modern languages such as Go, Sparks, or Java, and relevant frameworksExperience building and maintaining complex distributed systems at scaleKnowledge of performance optimization, reliability, testing, and debugging best practicesExperience designing and integrating APIs and backend servicesUnderstanding of secure coding and security-first system designSolve ambiguous problems with pragmatic, high-quality solutionsStrong collaboration skills in cross-functional teamsProduct mindset with a focus on user experience and customer needsExperience with experimentation, instrumentation, and data-informed developmentFamiliarity with modern development tools, CI/CD, and cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or AzureExplain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience mentoring junior engineers and supporting team developmentPreferrable SkillsExperience with database design and optimization, microservices, or containerizationBackground in payments, FinTech, authentication, or other high-trust productsContributions to open-source projects or technical thought leadershipExperience with a relational database such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle Read more What we offer About Grab and Our WorkplaceGrab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility. Read more Life at Grab Life at GrabWe care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leaveWe have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hoursWhat We Stand For at GrabWe are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique. Read more What’s it like to work at Grab? Play video View our location Nestled in the vibrant heart of Singapore is Grab's Global HQ! Take a tour of our office here, meet some of our teams and find out what it’s like to work in this vibrant cosmopolitan. [Click to enlarge image] [Click to enlarge image] [Click to enlarge image] [Click to enlarge image] [Click to enlarge image] Meet the Engineering team From software developers to security specialists, our people thrive on experimenting with fresh ideas and implementing them for users. Solve real-world problems, find purpose in your work and work across borders to help drive Southeast Asia forward. Engineering at Grab is synonymous with holding yourself accountable for impacting the lives of millions of partners, be it drivers, passengers or merchants. Every line of code can have a big positive or negative impact on our consumers, which is why every little change requires thorough thought processes and a deep understanding of systems and scale. “ ” Learning within the Engineering team never stops, especially with the sponsored learning resources. You need to stay curious and be willing to take ownership to join and succeed in the team. “ ” Everybody at Grab understands the necessity of balance. We all believe that what we’re doing here is important, we’re genuinely changing people’s lives for the better, but we also understand that this shouldn’t come at the cost of your personal life. “ ” The Application Process What can you expect when you apply for a role at Grab? Here’s what our hiring process looks like. Step 1: Apply. We have a range of open roles from Marketing to Engineering and everything in between. Find the one that’s best for you and show us why you’re our next teammate. Step 2: Getting to know you. Next, you’ll have a video or phone interview with one of our recruiters to chat about you, the role, and your past work experiences. Step 3: Testing, testing… 123. Some roles might require assessments and/or a technical competency interview. For other roles, there might be an additional interview – speak with your recruiter for application details. Step 4: Is it a culture match? Finally, we’ll find out how we fit together, if your career vision aligns with our mission, how you embody the 4 H's, and your working style and personality.