
Senior Software Engineer, AI
Nava
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $136,000 - $153,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
CloudPythonTypeScript
About the role
- Lead development of scalable, user-facing software that simplifies complex service interactions
- Architect and implement modern backend systems that integrate with diverse data sources and APIs
- Rapidly prototype and iterate on features to test hypotheses, validate user needs, and refine the product through continuous learning
- Work closely with designers, researchers, and product managers to translate user insights into secure, reliable software
- Implement strong privacy, security, and compliance practices in every aspect of the system
- Contribute to technical documentation, prototyping strategies, and recommendations for future scaling
Requirements
- Proven experience designing and building production-grade systems using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, TypeScript, or similar)
- Strong background in product engineering — translating user and product requirements into reliable, maintainable, and well-tested software
- Strong understanding of API and system integration design, cloud architecture, and data workflows
- Experience developing or integrating generative AI applications
- Demonstrated ability to work iteratively—rapidly prototyping, testing, and improving features based on real-world feedback
- Strong grounding in security, privacy, and accessibility principles, particularly when handling sensitive or regulated data
- Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional partners including design, product, and research
Benefits
- Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
- Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
- Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
- Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
- Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
- Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
- Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
- Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
- Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
- 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
- Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
- Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
- Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
- Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
- Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
- Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
- Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
- Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
PythonTypeScriptAPI designsystem integrationcloud architecturedata workflowsgenerative AIprototypingsoftware testingscalable software development
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationiterative developmentuser insights translationcross-functional teamworkproblem-solvingadaptabilitycontinuous learningfeedback incorporationproduct engineering