Director, Software Engineering - Security

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NavanPalo Alto, CA or San Francisco, CAfull_timedirector

$191,700 – $426,000 USD

Tech Stack

Solid badges = required, outlined = preferred

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 seeking a Senior Backend Platform Developer to modernize its contact center systems by designing APIs, serverless services, data flows, and AI-enabled workflows to improve customer and agent experiences. The role focuses on building production systems and integrating complex platforms with a strong emphasis on quality and rapid development using AI-assisted engineering tools.

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Compensation
Base salary: $191,700 – $426,000 USD