[Hiring] Software Engineer - Gen AI @Nava PBC

Role Description

Nava is seeking a full-stack application engineer to help us experiment with how generative AI can accelerate the delivery of digital government services. You’ll build proofs-of-concept and internal tools that combine GenAI capabilities with our open platform tooling. This is not a GenAI expert role—this is a role for someone excited to figure things out in a fast-moving space.

What you'll do

• Develop tools that leverage generative AI along with our technology solutions to assemble functional demos of government digital services for a variety of government programs.
• Design and implement example applications using our open source platforms that can be demonstrated to potential clients in bids and conferences.
• Support project teams in using our platforms and iterate based on their feedback.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to rapidly build and ship full end-to-end applications from scratch—frontend, backend, and integration.
• Ability to work independently to turn loose ideas into functional software.
• Comfort with developing MVPs quickly, rapid iterations, prototyping, and exploratory development.
• Fluent in Python or TypeScript.
• Experience building full-stack applications using web frameworks (for example, TypeScript with Next.js, Python with Django, or Ruby on Rails).
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design patterns and ability to design elegant object-oriented APIs for use by other developers.

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired.
• Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
• May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract.

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.