Software Engineer Web

Headout; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Headout is seeking a Software Engineer, Web (Frontend) to join a pod building features that impact users worldwide. You will design and develop high-performance web applications, collaborating closely with product and design teams to ensure smooth operations and scalable systems.

The ideal candidate has strong React skills with JavaScript and TypeScript, solid HTML/CSS knowledge, and experience in a startup-like setting.

Qualifications

• Strong React (must-have) and JavaScript/TypeScript skills.
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with Git and performance optimization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance web applications for Headout's users.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to ship features end-to-end.
• Address gaps in the development process to improve reliability and scalability.

Skills

React

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML/CSS

Git

Frontend experience

Problem solving

Curiosity

Job description

Job Description:

Why Headout?

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

With $200M+ in revenue, guests in 700+ cities, and 18 months of profitability, Headout is the fastest-growing marketplace in the travel industry, and we’re just getting started. Weve raised $60M+ from top-tier investors and are building a durable company for the long term — because thats 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 isnt easy, but thats 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.

The role:

As a Software Engineer, Web (Frontend) at Headout, you’ll be part of a pod building products and features that directly impact our users. You’ll design and develop high-performance web applications, work closely with product and design teams, and ensure smooth operations by addressing gaps in the development process. This is a chance to learn, grow, and contribute to building reliable and scalable systems used by a global audience.

What makes this role special:

• Build projects end-to-end, starting from scratch and seeing them through to launch.
• Take ownership of features and bring innovative solutions to life.
• Collaborate with experienced developers on diverse projects, from simple improvements to complex systems.
• Be part of a team where your ideas are valued and your contributions directly shape the product.
• Gain real-world experience in web development while growing your skills in a fast-paced environment.

What skills & experience do you need:

• Strong proficiency in React (must-have), along with JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with Git and basicperformance optimization.
• 1+ year of frontend development experience, preferably in a startup environment.
• Curiosity, problem-solving ability, and eagerness to learn and grow.

Bonus:

• Contributions to open-source projects or personal side projects.
• Exposure to mobile or backend technologies.

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. Headoutprovidesequal employmentopportunities (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].

Privacy policy

Please note that once you apply for this job profile your personal data will be retained for a period of one (1) year. Headout shall process this data for recruitment purposes only. Once the relevant job profile is filled or once the time period of one (1) year from the date of the job application has passed, whichever is later, Headout shall either delete your data or inform you that it shall keep it in its database for future roles. In compliance with the relevant privacy laws, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted. If you have any concerns or questions about the way Headout handle your data, you can contact our Data Protection Officer for more information.