New College Grad Software Engineer (Back-End) at Navan · Palo Alto

Summary: Navan is on a mission to revolutionize the corporate journey as the world's only all-in-one travel, corporate card, and expense management platform. As a Backend Engineer on the Expense team, you will be building the engine behind the world’s most seamless expense management platform while collaborating with a team to identify customer needs and build innovative solutions. Responsibilities: - Build the Foundation: Contribute to the design and implementation of high-performance API endpoints and backend services that power our "all-in-one" travel and expense platform - Bridge Code & Data: Apply your knowledge of CS fundamentals to translate complex business logic into clean, scalable code using domain object modeling and modern ORM technologies - Learn to Scale: Collaborate with senior mentors to navigate the real-world technical trade-offs required to build distributed backend processes that support a global user base - Ship with Impact: Directly enhance the traveler experience by building and shipping innovative features that turn manual expense reporting into a seamless, "no-touch" reality - Master the Ecosystem: Gain hands-on experience across the entire development lifecycle, from architecting backend logic to ensuring the reliability of services in a production environment - Power the Mission: Join a team dedicated to "powering the people who power business" by eliminating friction at the intersection of travel and finance Required Qualifications: - A BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field - Proven experience designing and implementing high-performance APIs and core backend services - A genuine passion for delivering quality, end-user-facing products that solve real-world problems - The ability to quickly implement, iterate, and pivot based on new ideas and customer feedback - A proactive communicator who thrives when working with designers, PMs, and fellow engineers to bridge the gap between 'possible' and 'shippable.' - Excitement for taking on projects that directly improve the lives of travelers and finance teams alike - A willingness to operate and lead within a fast-paced, high-growth environment where the bar is set high Required Skills: API Design, Backend Services, Computer Science Fundamentals, Domain Object Modeling, ORM Technologies, Product Mindset, Agility, Collaborative Spirit, Growth Mindset