Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Core
Develop and maintain high-throughput, real-time distributed backend services and APIs to support Grab's marketplace operations across Southeast Asia.
Role type
Senior IC backend software engineer (team lead)
Builds
Backend service clusters, APIs, and distributed computing frameworks for driver partner and customer order fulfillment
Domain
Southeast Asia ride-hailing and logistics superapp
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Backend development, distributed systems, database optimization (MySQL, Presto), cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, Golang, Scala
Preferred skills
Experience with Apache Flink, leading small teams
Technologies
Golang, Scala, MySQL, Presto, AWS, GCP, Azure, Apache Flink, CI/CD
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain backend services and APIs, write efficient database queries, contribute to cloud platform projects, implement automated testing, collaborate with cross-functional teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
