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# Software Engineer in Test at Headout LI

- **Company:** Headout LI
- **Location:** India
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2024-08-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/headoutlinkedin/jobs/4396393006

## 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. 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.

👩‍💻 The role

We're on the lookout for a Software Engineer in Test who's got the ability to tackle real-world problems with simple, user-centric solutions. If you’re ready to build and mentor a vibrant team and be a pivotal player on our Platform team, that will require you to dive deep into Headout's ecosystem, ensuring every feature rolls out flawlessly and every update is a hit, then this one’s for you. From system analysis to bug squashing and from automation to on-call tactics, this is your time to shine.

Responsibilities:

- Gain thorough understanding of Headout's applications and systems.
- Create comprehensive test cases for frontend and backend components.
- Ensure quality standards by testing and approving new features.
- Develop booking automation using Selenium and contribute as a developer.
- Participate in resolving production bugs and fulfill on-call duties.

🌟 Our dream Engineer

- Passionate learner with a knack for new technologies.
- Proficient in writing optimized, modular code.
- Proactive problem solver ready to establish QA processes and mentor team members.
- Enthusiastic contributor to open-source projects and libraries.

💝 We like

- 1-3 years of experience in website, mobile, and backend automation.
- Strong skills in building CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and Unix commands.
- Coding expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools.
- Ability to adapt to ambiguous problems and think abstractly.
- Solid grounding in computer science and OOP concepts.

## 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 life@headout.com.

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.

## About Headout LI

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Headout is a global marketplace for booking travel experiences, helping people discover and book tours, activities, and attractions in cities worldwide.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B)
- **Headquarters**: New York, NY, USA (also operates major hubs in Bengaluru, London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Barcelona, Singapore, Dubai)
- **Founded**: Not explicitly stated in sourced materials
- **Founders**: Not explicitly stated in sourced materials (leadership includes CEO Rachit Watts, COO Varun Khona)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Travel & tourism (online travel agency / experience marketplace)
- Target customers: B2C (leisure travellers), with a platform that serves 196+ countries
- Mission: “Help people head out and experience the world”

## Products & Services
- **Headout Platform** (Marketplace): A web and mobile app for booking tickets and reservations for tours, activities, attractions, shows, and local experiences globally. Operates in 14 languages.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Revenue exceeded $200 million (not GBV) as of latest reporting (2025/2026). Total capital raised: $60 million (including a $30M Series B led by Glade Brook Capital). Achieved PAT profitability.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Glade Brook Capital, plus additional venture partners (backed by “the best” – specific names not listed in sources). Acquired YC‑backed AI startup Dabble.
- **Growth Signals**: Served 50 million guests worldwide (half in the last 4 years). Revenue grew 8x to $200M+. Featured as America’s Best Startup Employer (2024 & 2025). Headcount spans 9 offices and 20 nationalities.

## Competitive Advantages
- Global scale with local curation: platform available in 196 countries with 14 languages.
- Early and aggressive adoption of AI (already using AI for content & pricing; acquired Dabble to enhance search and recommendation).
- Direct supplier partnerships and a brand built on guest satisfaction (“more smiles per booking”).
- PAT profitability while still investing in growth – rare for travel startups.

## Strategic Focus
- Deepening AI capabilities across search, pricing, and content to personalise the travel experience.
- Expanding into new geographies, categories, and customer segments while maintaining unit economics.
- Continuing to scale the platform as a “self‑sustaining growth engine” post‑profitability.

## Why Work Here
- Culture rooted in ownership, urgency, craftsmanship, and optimism. Values explicitly encourage using AI to automate what can be automated.
- Flexible time‑off policy, mental wellness support, health insurance, learning credits, and $500 in Headout credits annually.
- Everyone receives ESOPs – ownership is a core principle.
- Great Place to Work® certified in India, Germany, and the UK. Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) ranks in top quartile compared to peer companies.
- Hybrid/office presence: employees work from 9 major cities across the world; remote flexibility not explicitly stated, but office hubs are emphasised.
- Described as offering “the scale of a post product‑market fit startup” with small, nimble teams and global impact.

## Sources
1. [Headout Careers](https://www.headout.com/careers/)
2. [Headout About Us](https://www.headout.com/about-us/)
3. [Headout LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/headout-com)
4. [Headout Company Details](https://www.headout.com/company-details/)
5. [Headout Operating Principles](https://www.headout.com/careers/operating-principles/)

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