Software Engineer in Test
Headout
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Questions you are likely to be asked
- Why do you want to join Headout?
- What is your experience with CI/CD? Tell me one thing you learned the hard way.
- How do you decide what to test when time is short?
- Tell me about a serious bug you caught before release. How did you find it?
- What would you automate first, and what would you keep manual?
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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 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 a real impact on a global product.
🌸 Women in Engineering Hiring Drive
- We're currently running a women-focused hiring drive for this role and encourage women engineers to apply.
🤩 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 automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Appium, RestAssured).
- Experience writing clean, modular test automation code.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Unix systems.
- Strong computer science fundamentals and OOP concepts.
- A problem-solving mindset and the ability to work in ambiguous situations.
- Good knowledge of Java.
✨ Nice to Have
- Basic understanding of Docker and Kubernetes.
- Hands-on experience using 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 life@headout.com.
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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.
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