GRIT Trainee, Software Engineer - Trust Engineering

GRABTAXI HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation platform in Singapore is seeking a Backend Developer for a full-time, 6-month role focusing on fraud detection solutions. The candidate will design and implement scalable services, leveraging modern programming languages like Go, Python, and C++. The position offers a chance to work in an agile environment and engage with cutting-edge AI technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in backend software development.
• Coding experience and solid knowledge in at least one modern programming language such as Go, Python, or C++.
• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
• Experience in engaging with AI tools and latest technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy backend services with a focus on high availability, low latency, and scalability in Golang.
• Work on large-scale data systems to optimize fraud detection strategies.
• Participate in code and design reviews to maintain development standards.

Skills

Backend software development

Golang

Python

C++

Data structures

Algorithms

System design principles

AI tools

Job description

Get to Know the Team

The Trust Engineering team at Grab is dedicated to ensuring the safety, integrity, and reliability of Grab's platform. By leveraging cutting‑edge technologies and solutions including heavy AI usage, the team tackles challenges such as fraud prevention, user insights, and platform enhancement. With a focus on service ownership, incident management, and scalable platform development, Trust Engineering helps deliver secured experiences for millions of users across Grab's ecosystem.

Get to Know the Role

This is a 6 months full‑time onsite role based in Singapore as part of the GRIT Programme.

Trust team builds cutting‑edge solutions designed to provide robust fraud detection service with petabyte‑scale datasets. Our platform leverages the latest advancements in AI/LLM to help businesses minimize the risk of fraud and maintain a secure environment.

Please submit your application on both MyCareersFuture portal and via this link: https://smrtr.io/v3njG

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• Design, develop, and deploy backend services with a focus on high availability, low latency, and scalability in Golang.
• Work on large‑scale data systems, leveraging statistics, economic principles and AI to continuously optimize our fraud detection strategies and enhance platform security.
• Participating in code and design reviews to maintain our high development standards.

Technical Skills and Competencies Trainee will learn during the traineeship

• Collaborate within an Agile sprint team to deliver end‑to‑end features for our high‑volume risk‑prediction platform, influencing both its development and operational strategy.
• Be an integral part of software engineering sprints, learn how to design and build the large‑scale data platform.

Leverage the latest AI/LLM technologies to accelerate the development lifecycle.

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• Strong interest in backend software development.
• Coding experience and solid knowledge in at least one modern programming language such as Go, Python, C++.
• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
• Experience in engaging with AI tools and latest technologies to enhance productivity.