New College Grad Software Engineer (Backend)

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 build the engine behind the seamless expense management platform, working closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to create innovative solutions and optimize backend infrastructure.ResponsibilitiesContribute to the design and implementation of high-performance API endpoints and backend services that power our 'all-in-one' travel and expense platformApply your knowledge of CS fundamentals to translate complex business logic into clean, scalable code using domain object modeling and modern ORM technologiesCollaborate with senior mentors to navigate the real-world technical trade-offs required to build distributed backend processes that support a global user baseDirectly enhance the traveler experience by building and shipping innovative features that turn manual expense reporting into a seamless, 'no-touch' realityGain hands-on experience across the entire development lifecycle, from architecting backend logic to ensuring the reliability of services in a production environmentJoin a team dedicated to 'powering the people who power business' by eliminating friction at the intersection of travel and financeSkillsA BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related fieldProven experience designing and implementing high-performance APIs and core backend servicesA genuine passion for delivering quality, end-user-facing products that solve real-world problemsThe ability to quickly implement, iterate, and pivot based on new ideas and customer feedbackA 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 alikeA willingness to operate and lead within a fast-paced, high-growth environment where the bar is set highCompany OverviewNavan provides travel, expense, and corporate card management to automate manual processes and drive spend visibility. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://navan.com.Company H1B SponsorshipNavan has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2026, 45 in 2025, 22 in 2024, 38 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.