Headout

Machine Learning Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Travel & Tourism, MarketplaceIndustries

Machine Learning Engineer

Salary: [Not Specified] Location Type: [Not Specified] Employment Type: [Not Specified]

🚀 Why Headout?

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

As a Machine Learning Engineer at Headout, you will play a pivotal role in developing AI-powered solutions that enhance our platform and create exceptional experiences for travelers worldwide. At Headout, we firmly believe that intelligent algorithms can transform how people discover and engage with travel experiences. Collaborating closely with multifaceted teams across the organization, you'll design, develop, and deploy sophisticated ML models across various applications including recommendations, search optimization, pricing, and operational efficiency.

🌟 What makes the role stand out?

  • Global Impact: Your algorithms will serve millions of travelers across 190+ countries, optimizing experiences throughout the customer journey - from discovery and decision-making to post-purchase engagement.
  • Diverse AI Applications: Work on a variety of machine learning projects spanning different domains. One day you might be improving our recommendation engine, the next you could be optimizing search rankings or developing forecasting models for operational planning.
  • End-to-End Ownership: Take ML solutions from ideation to production. You'll help identify opportunities where ML can add value, design solutions, implement models, and measure real-world impact.
  • Data-Rich Environment: Leverage rich, multi-dimensional data from user behavior, transaction patterns, content characteristics, and operational metrics to build comprehensive models that drive meaningful outcomes.
  • Tangible Results: See the concrete impact of your work through key business metrics. Your models will contribute to increased conversion rates, enhanced user engagement, optimized operations, and improved customer satisfaction.
  • Technical Innovation: As machine learning and AI technologies evolve, you'll be at the forefront of evaluating and implementing new approaches that keep Headout competitive in a dynamic industry.

🎯 What skills you need to have

  • You have a minimum of 4 years of experience in machine learning engineering across different applications such as recommendations, classification, prediction, or natural language processing.
  • A strong foundation in ML fundamentals and techniques is essential. Proficiency in Python is a must, with experience in frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, or similar ML libraries (Hugging Face, XGBoost etc).
  • You have practical experience taking ML models from development to production.

Skills

Machine Learning
AI
Data Modeling
Algorithm Development
Python
Deep Learning
Data Analysis
Model Deployment

Headout

Connects travelers with local experiences

About Headout

Headout connects travelers with local experiences and attractions in cities worldwide. The platform aggregates a variety of activities, such as theme park visits, city tours, and cultural experiences, making it easy for users to discover and book these experiences online. Headout partners with local tour operators and experience providers, earning revenue through a commission-based model when customers book activities. This approach aligns the interests of Headout with its partners, promoting increased bookings and customer satisfaction. The platform enhances user experience by offering real-time availability, instant booking confirmations, and live chat support with local experts, allowing travelers to plan their activities confidently and easily. Headout's goal is to provide memorable urban experiences by connecting tourists with the best local activities.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$63.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Unlimited sick leaves including period leaves for women (and transgender people).
Unlimited mental wellness leaves.
No ceiling general leave.
Gender neutral 26 weeks leave for primary caregiver and 30 days for secondary caregiver. Applies for non-natural birth including adoption, surrogacy and same-sex partners.
1. In India, we provide a health insurance **cover for INR 7 lacs** for yourself, your spouse, your children and your parents (up to 6 in total). For other countries, we follow **local best practices**. Details be will be added here shortly.
50% off fitness class memberships.
Medical tele-consultation with doctors [India only].
Wellness programs once a month.
Online health platform(s) subscriptions.
Employee Assistance Program. We've got your back.
1. $500 Headout credits to, you guessed it, head out to any of our experiences around the world.
Paid courses and sessions for your learning & growth.
Access to conferences and meetups.
Community Lunches twice a week across all offices.
Travel across our global offices if your role demands it.
If your role requires you to move countries, we will do whatever it takes to take care of you. We are not limited by any policies when it comes to getting great talent to join us.

Risks

Integration challenges from Dabble acquisition may disrupt service if not managed well.
Price drops in 'Drops' feature could impact profit margins without increased volume.
Rapid expansion to 500 cities may strain resources and lead to inefficiencies.

Differentiation

Headout offers real-time availability and instant booking confirmations for seamless travel planning.
The platform connects travelers with over 10,000 curated experiences worldwide.
Headout's commission-based model aligns its interests with local experience providers.

Upsides

Headout's expansion to 500 cities will increase its global market presence.
The acquisition of Dabble enhances Headout's AI capabilities for personalized travel experiences.
Partnerships with Tiqets and Big Red Group expand Headout's reach in the Australian market.

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