Process
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks.
It consisted of 5 rounds:
- Recruiter screening
- Low level design round
- Technical round (DSA + Your resume/experience)
- System design round
- Culture fit interview
The process was elegantly designed. Interviewers were very professional and respectful. Each round felt like a challenge. The best part was that during the entire process, I felt like a colleague to them instead of an interviewee.
Questions
Why are you looking for a change? What challenges did you face in your career? Is there anything you are proud of?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Navan Senior Backend Engineer role.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Navan's interview process for their Senior Backend Engineer roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Navan's Senior Backend Engineer interview process.
Navan Work Experiences
5.0
My best experience as a leading developer
Sr. Staff Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tel Aviv-Yafo
November 23, 2025
Pros: I’m in Navan for more than 5 years, focusing on solving critical business challenges using existing tech, and where it doesn’t exist - by innovation.
The ability to deeply be involved in all of the aspects of the company - from the customers, through marketing efforts, up to financial effects of the technology - is what makes my day-to-day work interesting.
Cons: Working in Navan is not for the faint of heart- we are running fast, we iterate over and over, and as a developer you are measured by actual affect on the users, not how nice your code is- so. you better not fall in love in your code.
5.0
ll
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tel Aviv-Yafo
March 15, 2024
Pros: Very nice and professional team.
Cons: I didn't get a bonus or a signing bonus.
4.0
Great culture, supportive people, and smooth work environment
Senior QA Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru
December 4, 2025
Pros: The company has a genuinely positive work culture with supportive and friendly people. Teams collaborate well, and there is no unnecessary pressure. Work-life balance is good, and leadership is approachable. Overall, it’s a stable place where you can grow and feel valued.
Cons: Not many major concerns. Some processes could be streamlined further, but overall the experience is very positive.
- 5.0My best experience as a leading developerSr. Staff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeTel Aviv-YafoNovember 23, 2025Pros: I’m in Navan for more than 5 years, focusing on solving critical business challenges using existing tech, and where it doesn’t exist - by innovation. The ability to deeply be involved in all of the aspects of the company - from the customers, through marketing efforts, up to financial effects of the technology - is what makes my day-to-day work interesting.Cons: Working in Navan is not for the faint of heart- we are running fast, we iterate over and over, and as a developer you are measured by actual affect on the users, not how nice your code is- so. you better not fall in love in your code.
- 5.0llSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeTel Aviv-YafoMarch 15, 2024Pros: Very nice and professional team.Cons: I didn't get a bonus or a signing bonus.
- 4.0Great culture, supportive people, and smooth work environmentSenior QA Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluruDecember 4, 2025Pros: The company has a genuinely positive work culture with supportive and friendly people. Teams collaborate well, and there is no unnecessary pressure. Work-life balance is good, and leadership is approachable. Overall, it’s a stable place where you can grow and feel valued.Cons: Not many major concerns. Some processes could be streamlined further, but overall the experience is very positive.
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