Software Engineer, Backend Interview Experience - Singapore, Singapore
Process
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Online Codility test (easy/medium difficulty)
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Video call interview with an engineer. He asked some simple questions about databases, then I did an easy/medium LeetCode problem on string manipulation. The engineer was very helpful in guiding me in the right direction in the coding test, but I didn't have a great experience in this round as he was late and I didn't get to ask many questions in the end.
As the role was competitive, naturally I knew I'd be rejected if I wasn't perfectly scored in round 2. The HR did swiftly send the rejection email the next day, which I appreciate a lot :)
Overall, I had fun. On a serious note: I guess it won't matter much if you had prior experience with the role (digital banking engineer), because solving as many LeetCode problems as possible seems to be their priority in filtering candidates. So, it would be best to solve as many LeetCodes as you can before going to their interviews.
Questions
Which database should you choose, Mongo or Postgres, for better read performance and write performance?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Grab Software Engineer, Backend role in Singapore, Singapore.
Success Rate
Grab's interview process for their Software Engineer, Backend roles in Singapore, Singapore is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Grab's Software Engineer, Backend interview process in Singapore, Singapore.
Grab Work Experiences
- 4.0Grab offers a high-growth and supportive work environment with clear career progressionSoftware Engineer, Backend • Current EmployeeJakartaJanuary 10, 2026Pros: Grab has a clear career ladder with indicators and targets for promotion to the next level. Employees consistently receive opportunities for growth and project leadership. The work environment is positive, with excellent and supportive colleagues and great office facilities, and it is free from internal politics. Grab offers a strong compensation package, including a competitive salary, along with various benefits and bonuses.Cons: Arguably, the workload is high, which sometimes can make people feel overwhelmed, especially those who are the "good guys" who always say yes to every request. We're back to full WFO, but you can still request to WFH if needed, as there's an annual limit for WFH. It's not a place for people who want "slow living".
- 4.0Great Culture, Odd PaySoftware Engineer, Backend • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeNovember 9, 2019Pros: 1. Great work culture. Talented colleagues and great bosses. 2. Latest tech stack to work on.Cons: 1. Salary is paid illogically to people. 2. Too many people.
- 5.0Great company to work forSoftware Engineer, Backend • Current EmployeeFebruary 16, 2022Pros: It's a great place to work, filled with many nice and brilliant people. It has a great culture of allowing people to grow and achieve their best, and it encourages people to take the initiative and have ownership of their work. I'm also lucky to be a part of a small but excellent team, and I'm really enjoying my work so far.Cons: There is no permanently remote working arrangement as of now.
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