Head of Engineering, AI Transformation
Core
Transform Grab's engineering practices to an AI-native model, architecting large-scale distributed systems and building common platforms for the Southeast Asia ecosystem.
Role type
Senior individual contributor, Head of Engineering (AI Transformation)
Builds
AI-native engineering platforms, high-throughput distributed systems, shared platform primitives for mobility, food delivery, e-commerce, and financial services.
Domain
Southeast Asia digital ecosystem (mobility, food delivery, e-commerce, fintech)
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
AI-native engineering, distributed systems architecture, GenAI application, platform design, technical strategy, autonomous team enablement
Preferred skills
Architectural clarity, cross-functional leadership, AI-assisted design tools
Technologies
GenAI, autonomous agents, distributed systems frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead the shift to an AI-native engineering model embedding AI throughout the SDLC; Provide architectural leadership for high-throughput, highly available distributed systems; Create shared platform primitives across the Grab ecosystem; Establish reference architectures and technical guardrails for autonomous teams; Drive technical influence and strategy across CXI leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with organization-wide mandate
