Senior Software Engineer, iOS

Team

Navan (Nasdaq: NAVN) is the global AI-powered business travel and expense platform. Building next-generation travel and expense technology using AI and large language models. Mobile platform blends cutting-edge AI with strong product and UX. Work at intersection of AI and mobile, helping define how travelers interact with product on iOS. Recognized as Best Place to Work by Built In (2023–2026), G2 Best Global Software Company (2025–2026), Forbes Cloud 100 (2022–2025), CNBC Disruptor 50 (2022–2025).

Responsibilities

• Design and ship innovative UX patterns for conversational interfaces and AI-driven experiences on iOS
• Architect and build Swift-first, production-grade features using async/await, structured concurrency, and modern iOS APIs
• Lead implementation of context-aware experiences using behavior, preferences, and app state with emphasis on performance and privacy
• Use metrics, experimentation, and validation (analytics, A/B tests, logging) to iterate on features and improve quality over time
• Turn complex AI/ML capabilities into simple, intuitive mobile interactions
• Use AI tools (Claude Code / LLM-based coding assistants) to accelerate development while maintaining high-quality, well-tested codebase
• Collaborate across product, design, and backend in fast-moving environment

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional development experience with strong Swift skills, building high-quality iOS apps
• Deep understanding of Swift and iOS SDK, including:
• Swift concurrency (async/await, Task, actors), structured concurrency, and modern GCD usage
• SwiftUI for building production UIs; familiarity with UIKit and interoperability
• Experience with Combine or other reactive patterns
• Strong grasp of iOS architecture (MVVM, Clean Architecture, modularization) suitable for AI-powered, stateful, real-time features
• Solid understanding of JSON, REST, WebSockets, streaming APIs, and robust networking layers (error handling, retries, offline support)
• Experience with offline storage, background processing, threading, and push notifications
• Curiosity about new interaction models (chat, agents, multimodal UI)
• Experience using AI development tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) as part of workflow with good judgment about code quality and security
• Familiarity with LLM-driven features (prompt design, integrating LLM APIs, handling latency, fallbacks, guardrails) and/or conversational UX
• Track record building consumer-facing apps; shipped to App Store and iterated from user feedback and metrics
• BS in Computer Science or related technical field

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, insurance offerings, wellness resources
• Retirement savings programs
• Equity plans (share in Navan's success)
• Flexible time off
• Country-specific holidays
• Paid parental leave for all new parents
• Connectivity and commuting support
• Mental health resources
• Exclusive travel-related perks
• In-office perks (company-provided lunches, happy hours)
• Office-first culture (4 days/week in office)
• Equal opportunity employer with accommodations available
• Candidate Privacy Notice and Use of AI disclosure
• No recruitment scams — legitimate recruiters use @navan.com email addresses
• Opportunity to work on AI-powered travel platform
• High-performance team culture
• Global office spaces
• Hybrid not available — on-site 4 days/week in NYC
• Apply if you have strong product instincts and AI integration experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Work at intersection of AI and mobile with LLM-driven features
• Consumer-facing app experience required
• Experience with conversational UX preferred
• BS in Computer Science or related field
• Pay range varies by location and experience
• For roles with OTE, pay includes base + target incentive compensation
• Compensation higher for those who exceed targets
• Visa sponsorship not specified — check with recruiter
• Equal opportunity employer with accommodation available for disabilities
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
• Candidate Privacy Notice available at navan.com
• Beware of recruitment scams — Navan never asks for money
• All job openings posted on Navan's website
• Recruiters use @navan.com, @navan.tech, or @talent.navan.com email addresses