Software Engineer Backend Interview Experience - Singapore, Singapore
Process
Online test On-premise day session
Had two interviews on the on-premise day. The views from both interviewers were completely different when asked how life is at Grab. The first interviewer sounded depressed and under pressure at work. The second interviewer had the opposite response, sharing Grab to be a great place to work.
Questions
Array manipulation problem - Online test
Referral system - On-premise day test
Implement time-series data structure - On-premise day test
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience 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 very negative feelings for Grab's Software Engineer Backend interview process in Singapore, Singapore.
Grab Work Experiences
- 5.0Amazing culture and a good platform to kick-start your careerSoftware Engineer Backend • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 31, 2020Pros: Work-life balance Friendly co-workers. Managers are very supportive and help us to be focused on our goals. Nice ambience.Cons: Nothing that I can think of
- 5.0Great Work, Unclear Promotion PathSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeNovember 28, 2025Pros: Good and very good.Cons: Not very clear promotion.
- 3.0Expectations are getting higherSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeNovember 27, 2025Pros: Upper management provides various support for employee growth, e.g., making the adoption of AI tools mandatory for employees, which not only benefits the company's productivity but also employees' growth.Cons: Recently, a new policy was introduced for SE roles. G3 has 4 years to be promoted to G4 (senior), and G4 has 5 years to be G5 (lead). Crossing that will mean getting PIP and being retrenched.
Grab Interview Questions
