Grab

Technology

LeadEngineer,AIAgents&BackendPlatforms

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia FULL TIME
The Brief

“Lead Engineer, AI Agents & Backend Platforms at Grab. Skills: AI-driven products, Backend platforms, Scalable systems, Microservices architecture. Architect and design scalable, AI-driven products and tools. Define technical strategies and feature specifications”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure delivery of your work; Provide meaningful outcomes for GTS and for Grabbers; Drive technological advancements; Set the standard for engineering excellence

Industry & Context.

Technology

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, At least 8 years of software engineering experience, 5+ years focused on designing and building scalable systems, Foundation in data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and networking, Proficiency in at least one backend programming language, preferably Golang, Experience with backend systems, including databases, caching, NoSQL, and application servers, Experience with cloud services, OLTP systems, and consumer-facing products, Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API design, Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, Demonstrated leadership in driving technical decisions and defining engineering standards

Nice to Have

Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams

What You'll Do.

Architect and design scalable

AI-driven products and tools

Define technical strategies and feature specifications

Make high-level design decisions

Establish technical standards for software development

Optimize system performance

Provide technical guidance and code reviews

Partner with DevOps teams

Enhance system scalability and operational efficiency

Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with product, business, and program management teams; Collaborate with teams to define technical strategies and feature specifications; Partner with DevOps teams

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