Principal Software Engineer, Backend

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Overview

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer, Backend to join our team in Jakarta, Indonesia. The role is onsite and reports to the Head of Engineering.

Get to Know the Team

The Fulfillment tech family is one of the pillars enabling Grab to out-serve our customers and partners across Southeast Asia. We work on high-throughput, real-time distributed systems that use machine learning techniques to solve hundreds of millions of requests per day. Our mission is to offer best-in-class products and experiences to driver partners to increase adoption and engagement of our services, improve driver partner opportunities and efficiency to fulfill customer orders reliably, and to create efficient marketplaces by determining an optimal price that is sustainable and loved by our partners and customers.

Get to Know the Role

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer, Backend to join our dynamic team in Jakarta, Indonesia. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of our backend systems, driving innovation and technical excellence across our organization. The role will be onsite. You will be reporting to the Head of Engineering.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• Architect and implement scalable, high-performance backend systems and services
• Lead the design and development of complex distributed systems and microservices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement API strategies
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards
• Optimize database performance and design efficient data storage solutions
• Participate in technical decision-making processes and contribute to long-term technology roadmaps
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending innovative solutions

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