Director, Software Engineering - Security
Posted
$191,700 – $426,000 USD
Tech Stack
Responsibilities
- Manage a specialized team of 8–10 software and security engineers, driving a culture of high-velocity execution and technical excellence.
- Act as a player-coach who maintains deep technical credibility, contributing to code and architectural reviews when needed.
- Oversee the design and implementation of highly scalable security frameworks for authentication, authorization, and encryption.
- Collaborate closely with Product Management to define, prioritize, and deliver on the strategic security roadmap.
- Secure the next generation of Navan products, specifically focusing on the security implications of LLM-integrated natural language interfaces and AI-driven workflows.
Soft Skills
AgileTechnical Decision-MakingTeam LeadershipWritten Communication
Benefits
- Health Insurance
Culture
Team LeadershipHigh GrowthFast-PacedCustomer-ObsessedSecurity By Design
Requirements
Required: BS in Computer Science or a related engineering/technical field
Preferred: MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related engineering/technical field
Regions: Us
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About Navan
Industry: travel
Size: enterprise
Navan is a travel and expense management company seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead the development of its core security infrastructure and product-wide protection strategies, especially as the company integrates AI-driven natural language interfaces.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $191,700 – $426,000 USD