Navan

Runs business travel and expense management

Engineering Manager

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8 years of hands-on software engineering experience building scalable systems, plus at least 2 years of direct engineering management experience.
Strong architectural background and solid understanding of backend technologies including Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate, and frontend ecosystems including modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue, and TypeScript.
Ability to manage project delivery, balance competing priorities, and challenge existing approaches to improve products.
Ability to evaluate complex technical information, solve intricate system challenges, and validate engineering methods used by staff.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for overseeing staff, setting clear expectations, and presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Understanding of AI-enabled development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude to accelerate workflows while maintaining quality.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

Manage, coach, and grow a team of 5–10 full-stack engineers; set performance goals, conduct regular one-on-one meetings, and provide actionable feedback.
Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other stakeholders to define project scopes, deliverables, and roadmaps for Admin and User portals.
Guide architectural decisions and trade-offs for Java/Spring Boot, React/TypeScript, and SQL/NoSQL, ensuring delivery of scalable, secure, and highly available microservices.
Maintain and improve agile development processes; organize schedules, track deliverables, check work for technical accuracy, and ensure operational reliability.
Communicate and coordinate work with other managers and staff to integrate complex, cross-domain features.
Identify staffing needs, lead hiring efforts, and onboard engineering talent to scale the team.

About the Role

Navan's Enterprise Team builds the critical "operating system" of our corporate travel platform—handling complex travel policies, dynamic approval workflows, user identity, and enterprise-grade analytics. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a high-performing team of 5-10 full-stack engineers to build sophisticated configuration tools and scalable backend engines.

You will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical strategies, balancing short-term execution with long-term architectural vision. By combining deep technical expertise with strong leadership, you will foster a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive and do the best work of their careers.

What You’ll Do:

Lead & Mentor: Manage, coach, and grow a team of 5-10 talented full-stack engineers. Set performance goals, conduct regular 1:1s, and provide actionable feedback.
Drive Execution: Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, and other stakeholders to define project scopes, deliverables, and roadmaps for our Admin and User portals.
Technical Leadership: Guide architectural decisions and trade-offs for our stack (Java/Spring Boot, React/TypeScript, SQL/NoSQL), ensuring the team delivers scalable, secure, and highly available microservices.
Process Optimization: Maintain and improve agile development processes. Organize schedules, track deliverables, check work for technical accuracy, and ensure robust operational reliability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effectively communicate and coordinate work with other managers and staff to seamlessly integrate complex, cross-domain features.
Team Building: Identify staffing needs, lead hiring efforts, and onboard top-tier engineering talent to scale your team.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience: 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience building scalable systems, plus at least 2+ years of direct engineering management experience.
Technical Depth: Strong architectural background with a solid understanding of both backend (Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate) and frontend ecosystems (modern frameworks like React/Angular/Vue, and TypeScript).
Leadership & Organization: Highly organized and detail-oriented. Proven ability to manage project delivery, balance competing priorities, and challenge the status quo to make our products better.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to evaluate complex technical information, solve intricate system challenges, and validate the engineering methods used by your staff.
Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for overseeing staff, setting clear expectations, and presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Modern Workflow Awareness: An understanding of AI-enabled development tools (like GitHub Copilot or Claude) to help the team accelerate workflows while maintaining high quality.
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) or equivalent practical experience.

Navan uses AI-assisted Automated Employment Decision Tool (Metaview) to assist with evaluating resumes against job qualifications for this role. All final decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers.

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Requirements at a Glance

Experience Level: Senior

Benefits

Flexible Vacation: Take time off when you need it, just work with your manager.
Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Commuter benefits: Pre-tax transit dollars, $70 a month to ease your commute.
Parental leave: All parents (birthing and non-birthing) are eligible for paid leave.
Health and Wellness: Annual wellness stipend and access to a full spectrum of resources.
Fuel for Connection: We provide in-office snacks and lunches*, fostering community and in-person connections.
Pet Friendly: Pet insurance with preferred rates and dog friendly offices*.
401k: We care about your future and offer a 401k retirement plan program and company match.
IATAN: Employees can register and receive access to thousands of travel related discounts.
Connectivity Allowance: We support our employees ability to work seamlessly and confidently while from home and offer a bi-weekly stipend
Learning & Development: Annual Learning and Development allowance to propel professional growth

About the Company

Navan

Runs business travel and expense management

Navan runs a business travel and expense platform for companies, combining trip booking with tools that let finance teams track and control employee spending. Travelers search flights, hotels, trains, and rental cars through its website or mobile app, while administrators set booking limits and approval rules. Its expense software captures receipts, categorizes purchases, reimburses employees, and sends records to accounting systems, keeping travel and finance work in the same service. The company earns usage fees from its travel and payments business alongside software subscriptions. Navan was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Palo Alto, CA
Founded: 2015

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