We believe “It’s all about the user. All of them.” We’re passionate about providing a seamless one-stop experience for business travelers, no matter how they travel, where they stay, or where they’re going.
We are looking for a Staff Full-Stack Engineer to lead the design and development of mission-critical product features and services that power our platform, used daily by thousands of travelers worldwide. You will play a pivotal role in shaping technical direction, mentoring engineers, and driving cross-team initiatives to deliver scalable, reliable, and user-focused solutions.
What You’ll DoLead technical strategy and architecture for core backend and frontend components of the platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
Own complex domains end-to-end: from design through development, launch, and ongoing evolution of key microservices and customer-facing features.
Influence cross-functional teams (engineering, product, design) by aligning technical execution with business goals and long-term product vision.
Raise the technical bar through code reviews, architectural guidance, and fostering best practices in testing, monitoring, and documentation.
Mentor and coach engineers across the organization, helping to grow technical skills and leadership capabilities.
Partner with leadership to define and execute a multi-year technical roadmap, ensuring that platform investments support company growth at scale.
8+ years of software development experience, with deep expertise in both backend and frontend systems.
Strong programming skills and CS fundamentals, with mastery in at least one backend language (Java, Python, etc.) and modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, TypeScript).
Proven experience designing and evolving large-scale distributed systems and microservice architectures.
Demonstrated ability to own technical domains, making architectural trade-offs and long-term design decisions.
Experience driving cross-domain initiatives, coordinating with multiple teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
Track record of mentoring engineers, leading technical discussions, and influencing outcomes at an organizational level.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices.
Passion for solving complex problems, continuously learning, and delivering customer-focused innovations.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.
The posted pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the compensation for this position and is subject to change based on business need. To determine a successful candidate’s starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, an evaluation of the candidate’s skills and experience, market demands, and internal parity.
For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter.
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What We Do
Navan is the leading all-in-one business travel and expense management solution that makes travel easy for frequent travelers. From finding flights and hotels, to automating expense reconciliation, with 24/7 support along the way, Navan delivers an intuitive experience travelers love and finance teams rely on. See how Navan customers benefit and learn more at navan.com.
Why Work With Us
At Navan, we’re never satisfied with the status quo, and we know breakthrough ideas come from diverse perspectives. We are committed to cultivating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the customers we serve while fostering leadership and innovation.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
In-person connections is the foundation of Navan, the connections forged through face-to-face interactions improve company culture and what we can achieve together. We operate on a hybrid working model, which we define as four days a week in-office.
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