About this role
Get to Know The Role
We are hiring a Senior Engineering Manager to lead teams responsible for Mobile Frameworks, Backend Frameworks, and Build & Test Infrastructure (CI) within Grab’s Tech Infrastructure organization.
This role focuses on executing and scaling platform capabilities that shape how engineers write, build, test, and evolve software across Grab’s mobile and backend systems. You will work closely with senior ICs, peer managers, and platform leadership to turn strategy into adopted, reliable, and high-impact engineering foundations.
The scope includes:
Backend frameworks supporting ~500 Go-based microservices (gRPC, Kubernetes)Native mobile frameworks for large iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) applicationsBuild and test infrastructure (CI) enabling fast feedback and automated quality
This role is ideal for a leader who combines strong technical depth, people leadership, and hands-on execution, and who enjoys driving real change in large, complex codebases.
What You’ll Do
Lead delivery and evolution of mobile frameworks, backend frameworks, and CI platformsExecute on platform and agentic development strategies in partnership with senior leadersDrive adoption of new frameworks, tools, and testing practices across your teams and partner teamsLead initiatives to improve automated testing, test reliability, and shift-left qualityPartner with senior ICs to guide architecture, review designs, and simplify complex systemsPilot new capabilities (including AI-assisted development) and help scale successful approachesLead and develop a highly technical group of engineers and engineering managersHelp teams navigate change while maintaining delivery momentum and engineering standardsCollaborate closely with peer platform teams to ensure alignment and integration What We’re Looking For
Experience & Background
At least 10 years of software engineering experienceProven experience leading platform, framework, or developer infrastructure teamsExperience supporting large engineering organizations and non-trivial legacy systemsTrack record of shipping platform capabilities that teams actually adopt
Technical Fluency
Deep hands-on experience in at least one of:Backend systems (Go, gRPC, Kubernetes, microservices)Native mobile platforms (Swift / Kotlin)Build, test, or CI infrastructureStrong understanding of testing strategies and quality engineeringComfortable engaging in code, design reviews, and technical trade-offsExposure to AI-assisted or agentic development tooling
Leadership & Execution
Strong people manager who builds trust with senior engineersAble to translate strategy into clear plans and executionComfortable driving adoption through influence, standards, and partnershipPragmatic, execution-oriented, and effective in ambiguous environments
Nice to Have
Experience with developer productivity or internal platformsExperience modernizing large brownfield systems 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 leaveWe 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 hoursWhat We Stand For At Grab
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.