Engineering Manager; Mobile - Merchant

Get to Know the Role

Reporting to the Software Engineering Manager, you will focus on both feature development and engineering optimization for the Grab merchant app. With this role, you will take direct responsibility for delivering high-quality technical solutions, scaling tools for merchants, and taking ownership of impactful engineering contributions. This role is an onsite role based in Jakarta.

• Oversee the development and implementation of the latest insurance software solutions
• Lead a team of engineers, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with other teams to align engineering efforts with organizational goals; and external parties including clients and vendors.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources
• Implement best practices in software development, testing, and deployment
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Stay up-to-date with latest technologies and industry trends in the insurance sector
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies
• Participate in strategic planning and decision processes

• Min. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or Master's degree would be an added value.
• Solid foundation in computer science, with expertise in algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles.
• Min. 7 years of professional experience in software engineering, with hands‑on coding skills and an understanding of scalable architectures, microservices, and mobile technology.
• Experience building and scaling engineering teams, with hands‑on technical expertise in native mobile development (iOS or Android) and Go programming language development.
• Familiarity with user experience principles and best practices for system testability, availability, and security.
• Experience working with global teams and collaborating on cross‑regional projects.
• Experience managing diverse teams. Demonstrate ability to resolve issues and conflicts, inspire others, and build a collaborative team environment.
• Clear in explaining ideas and to influence partners across different cultures and regions.

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance
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• With Grab Flex
  , 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 Flex Work arrangements such as differentiated hours.

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.