Senior Product Security Engineer

Navan

Navan

Software Engineering, Product

New York, NY, USA

Posted on Apr 18, 2026

The Senior Product Security Engineer will be responsible for securing Navan products, by identifying risks early in the SDLC and developing application security tooling & processes to promote a ‘shift left’ security culture. You will be responsible for developing and scaling the product security function by integrating security in the application development process, conducting security-related research and assessments, developing custom automated security and anti-fraud solutions, and providing security analysis/design/training to the organization.

Reporting to the senior Director of Product Security and Trust, you will contribute significantly to building and scaling an application security program. This position requires both advanced technical skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence people. You will be responsible for ensuring the continuous security of Navan customer-facing products and internal tools. You will focus on proactively discovering security vulnerabilities, driving and advising risk remediation based on research, and developing strong partnerships with engineering and product teams to accelerate the release of the software with security by design.

What You’ll Do:

  • Act as the tech lead for high-priority product security initiatives, and ensure timely delivery of impactful initiatives.
  • Be a key advisor to the overall strategy and roadmap of the Product Security Program.
  • Participate in expanding/maturing the Navan S-SDLC program.
  • Review product designs for security defects, perform threat modeling and recommend remediations.
  • Work with engineers to identify the tradeoffs of different solutions and recommend the ideal design to meet security requirements.
  • Design and develop security tools and processes to be leveraged by development teams.
  • Work closely with engineering to sustain processes and/or convert manual integrations to automated pipeline activities.
  • Assist in developing custom Security as Code solutions.
  • Provide training, guidance, and assistance to development teams early in the SSDLC.
  • Cultivate security ownership in the product teams.
  • Bring visibility to product/application vulnerabilities in a consistent manner to enable appropriate prioritization and remediation.
  • Help build the Red Team and PSIRT functions.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience performing threat modeling and architecture reviews for complex applications.
  • Proven experience delivering critical org-wide product security initiatives.
  • Proven experience performing application, cloud and mobile penetration testing in high risk environments like financial or healthcare companies.
  • 6-8 years of Technical Product Security related experience around SSDLC tooling, automation, remediation advisory, security testing, threat modeling/attack surface analysis.
  • Ability to execute in multifaceted and highly technical organizations.
  • Ability to provide pragmatic security advice for web applications, mobile applications, and cloud software.
  • Experience working in Agile development with experience in technologies such as:
    • Cloud environment (AWS, or similar)
    • Application security testing tools (SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, or similar.)
    • Infrastructure as code (Terraform, or similar)
    • Java Spring Framework (3+ years), Hibernate or similar ORM technologies, JavaScript/CSS, and Angular
    • Containers (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)
    • Continuous integration (Jenkins, Github Actions or similar)
    • Integration of Security testing tools into CI pipelines
    • Defect tracking (Jira,or similar.)
    • Source code management (GitHub, or similar.)
  • In-depth knowledge of common application & network protocols, cryptographic primitives, authentication & authorization protocols, and common security threats, such as attack techniques, evasive techniques, and preventative & defensive methods.
  • Deep knowledge of cloud operational models and secure SaaS architecture in a containerized microservices world.

Good to have:

  • Published contributions to the security community.
  • Deep understanding of browser security and modern JavaScript frameworks.
  • Knowledge of compliance requirements for industry-standard certifications like PCI DSS, SOC2, HIPAA, and FedRAMP.
  • Experience working in small teams and delivering outsized impact.
The posted pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the compensation for this position and is subject to change based on business need. To determine a successful candidate’s starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, an evaluation of the candidate’s skills and experience, market demands, and internal parity.

For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter.
Pay Range
$113,400$252,000 USD

About Navan

Navan (Nasdaq: NAVN) is the leading all-in-one business travel, payments, and expense management platform that makes travel easy for frequent travelers. From finding flights and hotels to automating expense reconciliation, with 24/7 support along the way, Navan delivers an intuitive experience travelers love and finance teams rely on. See how Navan customers benefit and learn more at navan.com.

Culture of Excellence

Our team is our competitive edge — a high-performance group of smart, driven people committed to winning together. This dedication to excellence is why we’ve been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In (2023–2026), a G2 Best Global Software Company (2025-2026), a CNBC Disruptor 50 (2022-2025), and a Forbes Fintech 50 (2022-2025). At Navan, we provide an environment where top talent excels, offering the autonomy and fast-paced trajectory needed to build a defining career and do the best work of your life.

Our Benefits

Navan offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your well-being, financial security, and life outside of work. Our benefits, thoughtfully tailored by country to meet local needs, include healthcare coverage, insurance offerings, and wellness resources for you and your family.

We support long-term financial growth through retirement savings programs and opportunities to participate in our equity plans, so you can share in Navan’s success. To promote balance, we offer flexible time off, country-specific holidays, and paid parental leave for all new parents. Additional benefits include connectivity and commuting support, mental health resources, and exclusive travel-related perks. Wherever you’re based, our benefits evolve with you.

Workplace Policy

Navan believes in the value of in-person connections, whether that’s sitting down to have lunch with one another, taking a walking 1:1, or collaborating in a room together. The connections forged through face-to-face interactions improve company culture and drive business results. Navan invests in global office spaces — in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, among others — that feel welcoming. In-office perks such as company-provided lunches and happy hours create a strong team environment to help you do your best work. Our employees work from the office four days a week. Please expect this policy for all roles that are tied to an office.

Equal Opportunity

Navan is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring.

Accommodations

Navan complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Navan will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability in connection with applications for employment as required by law.

If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, you are welcome to email us at talent-accommodations@navan.com.

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