Software Engineer in Test Bengaluru Engineering

Headout Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel marketplace in Bengaluru is seeking a Software Engineer in Test to ensure quality and reliability across their product offerings. This role offers the chance to contribute to end-to-end testing and build automation frameworks in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of experience in automation testing, proficiency in testing tools like Selenium, and a solid understanding of Java. Headout values ownership and impact, making it a great place for early-career professionals to grow.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in automation testing.
• Proficiency with automated testing tools and frameworks.
• Experience writing clean, modular code.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to end‑to‑end testing across systems.
• Build and improve automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate closely to ensure high‑quality releases.

Skills

Automation testing for web, mobile, or backend systems

Selenium

Java

CI/CD pipelines

Problem-solving mindset

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

We’re a rocketship: 9-figure revenue, record growth, and profitable

With $130M in revenue, guests in 100+ cities, and 18 months of profitability, Headout is the fastest-growing marketplace in the travel industry, and we’re just getting started. We've raised $60M+ from top-tier investors and are building a durable company for the long term — because that's what our mission needs and deserves. We’re growing, profitable and nowhere near done.

What we do is important

In an increasingly digital world, there is a desperate need to augment our human experience by getting us to interact with the real world around us and the people in it. At Headout, our mission is to be the easiest, fastest, and most delightful way to head out to a real-life experience — from immersive tours to museums to live events and everything in between.

Why now?

The foundation is strong. The opportunity ahead is even bigger. We’ve hit profitability, built momentum, and proven the model — but there’s so much more to build. If you’re looking to join a company where the trajectory is steep and your impact is real, this is the moment.

Our culture

Reinventing the travel industry isn't easy, but that's the fun part.
We care deeply about ownership, craft, and impact, and we’re here to do the best work of our careers. We won’t pretend like it’s for everyone but if you’re a builder who loves solving tough problems, you’ll feel right at home. Read more about our unique values here: https://bit.ly/HeadoutPlaybook

👩💻 The role

We’re looking for a Software Engineer in Test to join our engineering team at Headout. You’ll work within one of our product pods, ensuring features are shipped with quality, reliability, and speed. This role is hands‑on - you’ll write and execute test cases, build automation, and help troubleshoot production issues. It’s a great opportunity for someone early in their career to learn, grow, and have real impact on a global product.

🤩 What Makes This Role Special

• Contribute to end‑to‑end testing across web, mobile, and backend systems.
• Build and improve automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and product managers to ensure smooth, high‑quality releases.
• Gain exposure to diverse problem statements across multiple product pods.
• Learn in a fast‑paced environment while building a global consumer product.

💝 What Skills & Experience You Need

• 1–3 years of experience in automation testing for web, mobile, or backend systems.
• Proficiency with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Appium, RestAssured).
• Experience writing clean, modular code for test automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Unix systems.
• Solid grounding in computer science fundamentals and OOP concepts.
• Problem‑solving mindset and ability to adapt to ambiguity.
• Good understanding of Java.
• Basic understanding of Docker/Kubernetes.
• Hands‑on experience in leveraging AI tools.

EEO statement

At Headout, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our partners, and the community at large. Headout provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. During the interview process, if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the recruiter assigned to your application or email us at [e-mail].