Director, Software Engineering - Security

Job description

Navan is looking for a visionary Director of Software Engineering to lead the development of our core security infrastructure and product-wide protection strategies. As we pivot toward a future defined by AI-driven natural language interfaces, you will be the primary architect of a platform that balances rapid innovation with world-class defense-in-depth. You will lead a high-impact team of 3 product security engineers focused on application security and 5 software engineers focused on building the foundational services (AuthN/AuthZ, Encryption, and fraud prevention that power the Navan ecosystem. You aren't just an advisor; you are an owner. You will drive a culture of execution and quality, ensuring security is not a bottleneck, but a built-in feature of everything we build. What You’ll Do: - Leading and Scaling: Manage a specialized team of 8–10 software and security engineers, driving a culture of high-velocity execution and technical excellence. - Hands-on Technical Leadership: Act as a player-coach who maintains deep technical credibility. You are a hands-on leader who isn't afraid to get into the code or perform deep architectural reviews when the team is tackling its toughe...