Engineering Manager II — Distributed Systems & Platform

JobCubby; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp with a focus on payments, logistics, and AI-powered services. This role sits on the Transaction Platform, reporting to the Head of Engineering, Transaction Platform, and leading a team of 10+ engineers.

You will design reliable, scalable services, collaborate with product, analytics, and data science, and steer technical direction while mentoring engineers and shaping the roadmap. This onsite role is based in Singapore.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering in a distributed systems environment.
• 2+ years in software engineering management with hands-on leadership.
• Experience engaging with AI tools and emerging technologies.
• Strong CS fundamentals in algorithms and data structures.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proficiency in any programming language; willing to work in Golang.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly reliable, scalable services for Grab's Transaction Platform.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to shape product roadmap and merchant metrics.
• Set engineering strategy and mentor engineers; grow into broader leadership.
• Participate in code and design reviews to maintain high standards.
• Participate in interview loops to hire top engineers.

Skills

Distributed systems

Engineering management

AI tools experience

CS fundamentals

Go programming

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT

Job description

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp with a focus on payments, logistics, and AI-powered services. This role sits on the Transaction Platform, reporting to the Head of Engineering, Transaction Platform, and leading a team of 10+ engineers.

You will design reliable, scalable services, collaborate with product, analytics, and data science, and steer technical direction while mentoring engineers and shaping the roadmap. This onsite role is based in Singapore.