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. Responsibilities Contribute to the design and implementation of high-performance API endpoints and backend services that power our 'all-in-one' travel and expense platform Apply your knowledge of CS fundamentals to translate complex business logic into clean, scalable code using domain object modeling and modern ORM technologies Collaborate with senior mentors to navigate the real-world technical trade-offs required to build distributed backend processes that support a global user base Directly enhance the traveler experience by building and shipping innovative features that turn manual expense reporting into a seamless, 'no-touch' reality Gain hands-on experience across the entire development lifecycle, from architecting backend logic to ensuring the reliability of services in a production environment Join a team dedicated to 'powering the people who power business' by eliminating friction at the intersection of travel and finance Skills 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 Company Overview Navan 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 Company H1B Sponsorship Navan 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.