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Lead Software Engineer, Backend - Service Mesh

Grab

SingaporeFull-timeOn-site

Posted 12 Jun 2026

About this role

Lead the technical strategy and execution of the service mesh platform to ensure secure and scalable service-to-service communication. Oversee architecture, mentor engineers, and drive the adoption of AI tools to increase engineering velocity. Requires a degree in Computer Science or related field with 6+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in distributed systems or platform infrastructure. Must have deep hands-on expertise with service mesh technologies like Istio or Envoy and proficiency in Go, Java, or Python.

What they're looking for

Service MeshIstioEnvoyKubernetesGoDistributed SystemsMicroservices NetworkingCloud-Native Infrastructure

Frequently asked questions

What does a Lead Software Engineer, Backend - Service Mesh at Grab do?

Lead the technical strategy and execution of the service mesh platform to ensure secure and scalable service-to-service communication. Oversee architecture, mentor engineers, and drive the adoption of AI tools to increase engineering velocity. Requires a degree in Computer Science or related field w…

What skills does this Lead Software Engineer, Backend - Service Mesh role need?

Key skills for this role include Service Mesh, Istio, Envoy, Kubernetes, Go, Distributed Systems.

How much does a Lead Software Engineer, Backend - Service Mesh at Grab pay?

The employer did not list a salary for this role. Most similar Singapore roles publish their band on the job page.

Is this Lead Software Engineer, Backend - Service Mesh role remote, hybrid, or on-site?

This role is on-site, based in Singapore.

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