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Sr. Software Engineer (AI)
NavaUKRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Oct 2025
About the role
About NavaNava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges.
As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.
Position summary
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work on a research and development team exploring how new technologies can make complex public systems more responsive, efficient, and user-friendly.
Perks working with NavaHealth coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needsInsurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no costTime off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and rechargeCompany holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTOAnnual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonusParental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your homeWellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support toolsVirtual care — see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit programSabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings planFlexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilitiesHome office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for
As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.
Position summary
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work on a research and development team exploring how new technologies can make complex public systems more responsive, efficient, and user-friendly.
What you'll do
- 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
Required skills
- 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
Desired skills
- Familiarity with public benefits systems or other complex, rules-based government processes
- Experience with document processing, OCR, or data extraction workflows
Perks working with NavaHealth coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needsInsurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no costTime off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and rechargeCompany holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTOAnnual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonusParental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your homeWellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support toolsVirtual care — see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit programSabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings planFlexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilitiesHome office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for
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