Principal Software Engineer, Backend

About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab 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.

Get to Know the Team

The Fulfillment tech family is one of the pillars enabling Grab to out-serve our customers and partners in different businesses and marketplaces across Southeast Asia. We are working on high throughput, real-time distributed systems that use machine learning techniques to solve hundreds of millions of requests per day. Our mission is to offer the best-in-class products and experiences to our driver partners as to increase adoption and engagement of our services. Improve driver partner opportunities and efficiency to fulfill customer orders without fail, rain or shine. And to create efficient marketplaces by determining an optimal price that is both sustainable and loved by our partners and customers.

Get to Know the Role

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer, Backend to join our dynamic team in Jakarta, Indonesia. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of our backend systems, driving innovation and technical excellence across our organization. The role will be fully onsite. You will be reporting to the Head of Engineering.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• Architect and implement scalable, high-performance backend systems and services
• Lead the design and development of complex distributed systems and microservices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement API strategies
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards
• Optimize database performance and design efficient data storage solutions
• Participate in technical decision-making processes and contribute to long-term technology roadmaps
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending innovative solutions

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead engineering role
• Advanced proficiency in backend programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go
• Expertise in distributed systems and microservices architecture
• In-depth knowledge of database systems, including both SQL and NoSQL technologies
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong skills in API design and development
• Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale, high-performance systems
• Solid understanding of software design patterns and principles
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Life at Grab

We 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 leave
• We 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 hours

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.