Intern, Software Engineer Mobile

GrabTaxi Holdings Pte. Ltd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly allowance

EPF/SOCSO where applicable

FlexWork arrangements

Job summary

Grab is seeking a paid software engineering intern in Petaling Jaya. You will build and test backend services, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements.

You will report to the Software Engineering Manager II. The internship starts in September 2026 and is on site. Candidates pursuing a Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/CE with basic testing knowledge and Git/CLI experience are invited to apply.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language (Python/Go/Java/Kotlin/Swift/C/C++).
• Foundational understanding of automated software testing (unit/integration/end-to-end).
• Familiarity with Git and CLI tooling.
• Available to start in SEPTEMBER 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test backend services.
• Participate in code reviews to improve code quality.
• Collaborate with teams to define project requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation for backend systems and architecture.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend issues.

Skills

Python

Go

Java/Kotlin

Swift

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/CE

Tools

Git

Command-line

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 MALTA team at Grab establishes and refines the software foundations and infrastructure for all Grab mobile apps, aiming to enhance productivity and deliver stable, scalable, and secure products with top quality and speed. They follow principles of scalable mobile architectures, consolidating reusable assets, pervasive automation, and continuous delivery for all mobile apps.

Get to Know the Role

The MALTA team at Grab focuses on creating and refining the software foundations and infrastructure for all Grab mobile apps. We follow principles of building scalable mobile architectures, consolidating reusable software assets, using automation, and driving continuous delivery for mobile applications.

You will report to the Software Engineering Manager II. This is a paid internship role and is based onsite in Petaling Jaya.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• You will develop and test backend services.
• You will participate in code reviews to help improve the overall quality of the codebase.
• You will collaborate with teams to identify and define project requirements.
• You will maintain technical documentation for backend systems and architecture.
• You will troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend issues.

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• Available to start in SEPTEMBER 2026
• Currently pursue a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language, such as Python, Go, Java/Kotlin, Swift, or C/C++.
• A foundational understanding of automated software testing, including concepts such as unit, integration, component, or end-to-end testing.
• Familiarity with Git and working in a command-line development environment.

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the benefits we offer our Interns:

• Attractive Monthly Allowance!
• EPF (Employees Provident Fund) or SOCSO (Social Security Organization) where applicable.
• 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.