Intern, Backend Software Engineer

Intern, Backend Software Engineer Team Internship Location Petaling Jaya, Malaysia Job Type Intern The role at a glance Get to Know the Team The Demand Experiences team's mission is to help consumers enjoy maximum value through engaging and offers, while driving sustainable growth for merchant partners, Grab, and multiple businesses. We engineer platforms used by all businesses in Grab to use our vast reward and promo capabilities. Millions of consumers find our products user-friendly and people at Grab widely use our systems in every transaction they make. Our team members are in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Get to Know the Role We are looking for a Backend Software Engineering Intern who is excited to learn, write clean code, and contribute to products used by millions of users. You will work with experienced engineers and get hands-on exposure to the full software development lifecycle. This is a great opportunity to grow your technical skills in a collaborative environment. This is a paid internship role. You will report to our Engineering Manager and be based onsite at our office in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The Critical Tasks You Will Perform You will work with engineers and product teams to understand requirements and contribute to product features. You will participate in technical discussions and learn from experienced engineers across teams. You will write clean, readable, and testable code under guidance. You will collaborate with QAs to ensure your features are tested and stable before release. You will help improve the codebase by identifying areas for improvement and suggesting solutions. You will learn how to debug and troubleshoot issues in a production-grade distributed system. You will share knowledge and insights with fellow interns and teammates. Read more Skills you need What Essential Skills You Will Need You can start from May 2026 onwards with a minimum duration of 3 months You are pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Computer Science or a related field. You have foundation in Computer Science fundamentals — algorithms, data structures, and system design basics. You have programming experience in any language and have the interest to learn the Golang skill too. You are passionate about building products and features that solve user problems. You are a learner who is not afraid to ask questions and own your work. You have some proficiency in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab) You have some exposure with a data warehouse like Snowflake, Redshift, or Spark You have some exposure in deploying code in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments Read more What we offer About Grab and Our Workplace Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility. Read more Life at Grab 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 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 FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours What 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. Read more What’s it like to work at Grab? Play video Intern, Backend Software Engineer Apply Now Share View our location For over a decade, Grab has seamlessly connected Malaysian people to a range of services—food, groceries, rides, and more. Take a tour and get to know this one-stop destination for making life more convenient for the local community. Meet our Intern Alumni Our internship programme isn't just a glimpse into the professional world; it's a hands-on adventure. As an intern, you're involved in work that's beyond the mundane – you're tackling real projects alongside talented teams. We believe in learning by doing, and our interns experience just that. My journey started as an intern, diving into the nuanced world of UX writing. It's not just about crafting error messages, but more about shaping a narrative that enhances the user experience. Thanks to the trust and support of my amazing manager and brilliant mentors, I have the opportunity to make an impact on my community with Grab — full-time! I start each day excited to continue learning and growing, alongside the remarkable people here at Grab! “ ” Abigail Yong UX Writer The learning curve has been steep and gratifying. Transitioning from intern to full-time has proven challenging, but my team has been helpful with their continued guidance in my initial days. We, at Grab not only dedicate ourselves to innovation at work but also to building culture. Weekly board games, bi-annual team retreats and a quick chat over lunch have been central to my experience here. The culture encourages you to be great at your work and to be the best version of yourself outside it. “ ” Shlok Jain Data Scientist (Analytics) Play video My internship experience at Grab was truly captivating. I had interned at other organisations before Grab. However, interning at Grab revealed that I wished to experience exciting, meaningful work and a warm and friendly culture. During my internship, I discovered my liking for backend engineering. After interning for 3 months, I returned to school and applied for a full-time role with the same team. Today, I’ve been with Grab for almost 2 years, and I am still grateful for accepting the internship offer letter, 3 years ago. “ ” Amrita Ravishankar Software Engineer, Backend The Application Process What can you expect when you apply for a role at Grab? Here’s what our hiring process looks like. Step 1: Apply. We have a range of open roles from Marketing to Engineering and everything in between. Find the one that’s best for you and show us why you’re our next teammate. Step 2: Getting to know you. Next, you’ll have a video or phone interview with one of our recruiters to chat about you, the role, and your past work experiences. Step 3: Testing, testing… 123. Some roles might require assessments and/or a technical competency interview. For other roles, there might be an additional interview – speak with your recruiter for application details. Step 4: Is it a culture match? Finally, we’ll find out how we fit together, if your career vision aligns with our mission, how you embody the 4 H's, and your working style and personality. Grab a spot in our talent community Want to be the first to know about Grab opportunities? Keen to stay up-to-date with our latest revelations? Ready to learn more about life at Grab and our amazing teams? Join our talent community and you’ll never miss a beat. Join now