Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack)

Navan • Palo Alto, CA

12d • $113,400 - $252,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior 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.

Requirements

• 5+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed