Software Engineering Manager II, Backend at Grab

Get to Know the Team 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. Our vision is to improve economic growth by building a platform that helps people engage with the best businesses in Southeast Asia.   The ADS Technology team plays an important role in this mission, offering advanced advertising solutions. We employ a microservice architecture for backend development and leverage different frontend technologies like iOS, Android, Flutter, and Web to serve our diverse user base, including consumers, drivers, merchants, and partners. Operating across countries, our goal is to help businesses reach their target audiences with effectiveness and enhance conversion rates through precise advertising delivery and impactful marketing strategies. We transform our microservices into platforms to speed up the market introduction of new products and follow a system principle, allowing systems to constantly improve based on feedback without human intervention. Get to Know the Role 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. You will combine strategies with hands-on technical expertise to build scalable systems while promoting a culture of constant learning and growth within your team. You will report to our Senior Software Engineering Manager and based onsite in our office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 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