Staff Android Engineer
tripactions· Engineering
About this role
Navan is looking for a Staff Android Engineer to serve as a technical architect for our mobile ecosystem. In this role, you will solve organization-wide technical challenges, focusing on high-level system architecture, cross-platform strategy, and technical leadership. You will ensure our mobile platform can scale to support engineers and complex global travel requirements without friction.
What You’ll Do:
- Drive the Vision: Partner with engineering and product leadership to identify, plan, and execute the long-term technical vision for the Android platform.
- Architect Scalable Systems: Drive frameworks and modularization strategies that lead to significant improvements in developer velocity and user experience.
- Lead Through Influence: Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other mobile engineers across multiple teams.
- Resolve Systemic Debt: Identify and resolve organization-wide technical debt, assisting teams in understanding and adopting new technologies safely.
- Optimize Developer Experience: Improve CI/CD pipelines and Gradle build performance to support a large-scale engineering organization.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Product and Sales teams to deliver high-impact features that align with global business needs.
What We’re Looking For:
- 8-10 years of software engineering experience, with a focus on large-scale distributed mobile systems.
- Architectural Mastery: Proven experience turning ambiguous problem spaces into clear, scalable architectural solutions.
- Deep Systems Knowledge: Expertise in lower-level Android concerns: bytecode manipulation, custom Gradle plugins, and advanced threading models.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence, working with technical and cross-functional teams to drive alignment.
- Modern Ecosystem: In-depth experience with the modern Android stack (Kotlin, Compose, Coroutines) and cloud-based mobile infrastructure.
- Problem Solver: Comfort with thinking outside the box to implement solutions for high-volume, enterprise-grade applications.
- Strategic Thinking: Experience designing mobile architectures that support global localization, accessibility, and high-performance data syncing.
- Innovation Mindset: Ability to leverage AI development tools (Cursor, Copilot) to accelerate the mobile SDLC while maintaining strict quality gates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Staff Android Engineer position at tripactions?
The salary for this Staff Android Engineer role at tripactions is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Staff Android Engineer position at tripactions located?
This Staff Android Engineer role at tripactions is based in Bengaluru, IN. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Staff Android Engineer at tripactions belong to?
This Staff Android Engineer position is part of the Engineering department at tripactions. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Staff Android Engineer position at tripactions?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to tripactions's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Staff Android Engineer job at tripactions posted?
This Staff Android Engineer position at tripactions was posted on Feb 27, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Staff Android Engineer
tripactions
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