Grab
Technology
LeadSoftwareEngineer,Backend(AutonomousVehicleIntegrations&Deployments)
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“Lead Software Engineer, Backend (Autonomous Vehicle Integrations & Deployments) at Grab. Skills: Backend engineering, Distributed systems, Platform engineering, AI implementation, Machine learning operations. Architect AV integration platform. Define standardized APIs”
What You'll Achieve.
Maximise vehicle uptime; Ensure passenger safety; Set industry benchmarks; Operate with peak intelligence; Operate with peak efficiency; Meet safety bar; Deliver high-quality code; Accelerated pace
Industry & Context.
Debugging; Troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years engineering experience, Backend expertise, Distributed systems expertise, Platform-scale services expertise, API design background, Real-time data pipelines background, Large-scale reliability background, Proficiency in AI-powered engineering, Hands-on cloud-native architectures, Hands-on containerization, Hands-on CI/CD pipelines, Solid programming ability, Experience designing for scale, Experience designing for latency, Experience designing for fault tolerance, Track record leading teams, Track record delivering mission-critical systems, Experience mentoring engineering talent, Experience coaching engineering talent, Experience growing engineering talent
Nice to Have
Familiarity with AV integration, Familiarity with robotics integration, Familiarity with sensor data handling, Familiarity with vehicle-to-cloud communication, Experience with fleet management platforms, Experience with tele-ops, Experience with real-time monitoring systems, Knowledge of automotive protocols, Knowledge of ROS, Knowledge of DDS, Knowledge of CAN, Knowledge of ISO 26262, Knowledge of ISO 21448, Exposure to predictive maintenance, Exposure to telemetry analytics, Exposure to scaling tech, Comfort representing engineering externally
What You'll Do.
Architect AV integration platform
Define standardized APIs
Deliver fleet management tools
Deliver partner dashboards
Build fleet operations technology
Develop real-time fleet monitoring
Develop telemetry ingestion
Develop depot workflows
Drive AI-driven Fleet Intelligence
Lead AI framework adoption
Lead data-driven methodologies
Optimize fleet routing
Optimize safety perception
Optimize real-time decision-making
Institutionalize safety gates
Institutionalize reliability gates
Establish readiness criteria
Establish incident management systems
Establish compliance processes
Institutionalize AI-Augmented Engineering
Integrate GenAI tools
Automate code generation
Automate intelligent debugging
Synthesize documentation
Grow high-performing team
Attract engineering talent
Mentor future leaders
Foster ownership culture
Foster technical rigor culture
Foster innovation culture
Represent Grab externally
Serve as technical face
Engage with AV partners
Engage with regulators
Engage with industry partners
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Global AV partners; Industry partners
Communication Scope
Technical counterpart; External representation
Process & Methodology
Agile
Full Job Description
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 AV Integrations & Deployments (AVID) team builds the integration services, operational tools, and fleet management portal that connect Grab with a diverse fleet of autonomous vehicles. From developing APIs and large-scale telemetry ingestion to real-time fleet monitoring, safety workflows, and depot operations, we ensure that AV technologies from multiple partners can be deployed safely, reliably, and at scale across our ecosystem. Our mission is to make Grab the indispensable operating partner for AV fleets in Southeast Asia, building the platform and guide that defines how hybrid human and robot fleets operate in the region. Get to Know the Role As Lead Software Engineer, you will set the technical direction that enables Grab to integrate and scale autonomous vehicle fleets safely and reliably across Southeast Asia. You will lead a world-class engineering team to architect and deliver our core AV integration technology, fostering a culture of excellence in AI implementation and machine learning operations. You will also serve as the primary technical counterpart to our global AV partners, ensuring our fleet operations set the standard for hybrid human-robot fleets in the region. You will report to the Senior Software Engineering Manager. The Critical Tasks You Will Perform * Architect the AV integration platform: Define and deliver the standardised APIs, fleet management tools, and partner dashboards that allow any AV provider to plug into Grab. This platform will be the foundati
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