Nav is democratizing small business financing. In other words, we give small business owners access and control. Yes, this challenges the norm, but it means working with curious, purpose driven, dedicated, and inquisitively smart people who push themselves, our company and the community to the next level (and every level after that). We are the people behind the tech. And when it’s good, we look for better. We don’t over think the value we bring nor spend time trying to revamp mantras. We also do not come up with some crafty way to tell you who we are and what we offer. We are Nav! Here, you’ll gain a wealth of experience, learn the tricks of the trade, and work with winners. All companies say people are connected to their mission but in our case our mission and our people are one – it is a way of being not just a cause you are committed to. And since 2013, Nav has holistically and organically developed its own ideology because Nav can only be Nav.
We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to help shape the future of our technology and products serving our small business customers. This role offers a unique opportunity for a technical leader to drive large-scale, strategic initiatives and set the architectural direction for our organization. As a Principal Engineer, you will play a critical role in solving complex technical challenges, mentoring senior talent, and influencing the overall engineering strategy at Nav.
YOU WILL:
- Lead high-priority, cross functional projects that have a significant impact on the success of Nav.
- You will shape and evolve the technical direction of Nav’s systems, applications and infrastructure to meet current and future business needs.
- You will tackle intricate challenges by breaking them down into scalable, maintainable solutions.
- Collaborate as an engineering partner with leaders from across engineering, product, design and marketing to deliver innovative solutions.
- Use strong interpersonal skills to negotiate and resolve technical debates while ensuring product alignment and delivery.
- Guide senior engineers and technical leads on strategy, execution and leadership, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement.
OUR TECH STACK:
- Languages: Golang, Java, TypeScript/React, Node.js
- Frameworks and Tools: Protobuf/gRPC, Docker, Kubernetes
- Infrastructure: Amazon Web Services (AWS), PostgreSQL
ABOUT YOU:
- 12+ years of relevant industry or academic experience
- Deep technical expert with proven ability to define and deliver strategies and succeed long-term.
- Experience in the full stack of software development.
- Expertise in at least one language (we work in working with Javascript (ReactJS), Go and Java).
- Experience with Flutter/Dart(dart) is a bonus.
- Demonstrated ability to lead at an organizational level.
- Experience in a fintech or similar domain is a strong plus.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-output environment.
OUR PRINCIPLES:
- Fall in love with user problems, not solutions
- Bias to action over waiting for permission
- Simplicity over comprehensiveness
Inclusion at Nav:
At Nav, we celebrate what makes our employees unique because the businesses we serve are progressively diverse and distinctly original. Navericks are diverse, side hustlers, immigrants, veterans, queer, and we push generational boundaries. We are college dropouts, PhDs, special needs parents, allies, pet owners and community leaders. Navericks are human. We are committed to upholding a safe, supportive environment where everyone matters. We are committed to making a better future for all of us. We have created a workplace where people of all backgrounds can express their identities authentically.
To put it simply, we want you to be proud to be you.
Our Compensation Philosophy is simple but powerful:
At Nav, we are transparent about our total rewards, including pay, across all levels and roles. We believe great, enduring relationships are grounded in trust and transparency. Compensation shouldn’t be a distraction, and employees should understand how pay and career advancement decisions are made. Providing equal pay for equal work is table stakes for being a great place to work. Gender and ethnic inequity should only be something that our children read about in history books. We believe providing Navricks with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.During the interview process, our recruiter will be explaining how our rubrics work across all of our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, and benefit) offerings.
The base salary for this role is targeted between $190K - $215K per year. Final offer amount is determined by your proficiencies within this level.
Our impact on you:
Competitive Pay. Company Ownership. Unlimited Vacation. Benefits Day One. 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave. Work From Anywhere (yes we were distributed before it was cool). Flexible Work Arrangements. Free Telehealth and Telemental Health For All Employees. Employee Networking and Events. Community Network Groups (women’s, PRIDE, culture). Meaningful Perks and Rewards. Learning and Development Opportunities. Pet Insurance.
A Naverick’s DNA:
- We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
- We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and point of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
- We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We choose to not to be a victim of circumstance. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other, rather than adopting defensive, and “finger pointing” behaviors.
- As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.
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