About this Software Engineer, Web role at Headout LI
π Why Headout?
Weβre 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 weβre just getting started. We've raised $60M+ from top-tier investors and are building a durable company for the long term β because that's what our mission needs and deserves. Weβre 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 β from immersive tours to museums to live events and everything in between.
Why now?
The foundation is strong. The opportunity ahead is even bigger. Weβve hit profitability, built momentum, and proven the model β but thereβs so much more to build. If youβre 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 weβre here to do the best work of our careers. We wonβt pretend like itβs for everyone but if youβre a builder who loves solving tough problems, youβll feel right at home.Β
π©βπ»The Role:
The role involves building products and features within a pod while providing expertise in their domain to optimize the development process. The focus is on achieving the best outcomes possible, addressing gaps, and ensuring smooth operations. Additionally, the position requires designing and developing high-performance web applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, staying up-to-date with new technologies and trends, and optimizing web applications for maximum speed, performance, and reliability.
π€©What makes this role special:
- Opportunity to build projects from scratch and gain first-hand experience in developing solutions
- Freedom to take ownership of projects and develop innovative solutions
- Work with experienced developers and collaborate on a variety of projects ranging from simple to complex
- Contribute to the success of the organization and make a meaningful impact on its mission
- Chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams, propose innovative ideas, and contribute to strategic goals
- Valuable experience in web development and opportunity to grow skills and knowledge
- Be part of a dynamic organization that values innovation and teamwork.
πWhat skills & experience do you need:
- Proficiency in web development languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Minimum 1 year of experience developing front-end platforms preferably in a high-growth startup.
- Familiarity with web development frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
- Understanding of web development concepts such as responsive design, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Experience developing responsive designs using open source frameworks or even better, an attempt at your own framework.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
- A willingness to learn and keep up with new technologies and industry trends.
βBonus:
- Knowledge of server-side programming languages such as PHP, Python, or Ruby is a plus.
- Familiarity with databases and experience with SQL is also a plus.
- An interest in travel, local experiences, hospitality & interested in being an early employee at a growing company.
- An experience in starting or scaling a successful startup.
- Anything out-of-the-box that can surprise us.
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EEO statement
At Headout, we donβt just accept differences β we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our partners, and the community at large. HeadoutΒ providesΒ equal employmentΒ 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 [email protected].
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.
