Software Engineering Manager II, Backend

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp, offering various services such as food delivery, financial management, and ride-hailing.

As part of the Grab Ads team, you will manage the entire lifecycle of advertisements,from creation to serving and reporting. You will work with a diverse range of tech stacks.

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Software Engineering Manager II to join our dynamic team. You will lead a group of software engineers, improve technical performance, and collaborate across teams to provide solutions that make a positive impact.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform:

• Lead a team of engineers across diverse technology stacks, promoting an inclusive and supportive environment where they can grow and reach their full potential
• Conduct code and design reviews to maintain high development standards and ensure architectural excellence across all systems and modules
• Partner with product, design, and analytics leaders to develop customer-focused product roadmaps, establish meaningful metrics, and design experiments with effectiveness
• Develop quarterly planning cycles, creating clear execution plans that align engineering and product roadmaps while ensuring delivery of commitments in accordance to timeline
• Set strategic engineering goal measurements for your team, always driving improvements in testability, availability, security, and code quality
• Involve in active recruitment of senior engineering talents, building a high-performing team that reflects diverse perspectives and experiences
• Develop engineering talent across the organization, creating clear career paths and growth opportunities for your team members
• Maintain organizational alignments by adjusting team staffing and priorities in response to evolving needs
• Communicate with team members about progress, challenges, and projects, ensuring understanding across all levels in the organization

QUALIFICATIONS: What Essential Skills You Will Need:

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on backend technologies and distributed systems
• 2+ years of experience in a software engineering leadership role, demonstrating the ability to build performing teams
• Demonstrated expertise in attracting, recruiting, and retaining top engineering talent with experience developing engineers into senior-level contributors
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and platforms (such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar solutions)
• Knowledge of database architecture and design, including hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and other relational databases
• Practical experience deploying and managing applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Experience with system architecture, scalability principles, and performance optimization techniques
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies in managing engineering teams and projects
• Coach abilities with a genuine commitment to developing others
• Make decisions based on data, analysis and solving issues
• Present and explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated empathy, modesty, and emotional understanding in team interactions
• Experience collaborating across product, design, business, and program management departments
• Complete work with strategies and adapting to changing priorities
• Organize work, managing time, and detailing every aspect.
• Experience with high-scale systems handling millions of transactions or messages
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning integration in software solutions
• Background in performance management, goal-setting frameworks, and talent development programs
• Experience working in start up environment or scaling organizations
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements in software development

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Life at Grab We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours