Senior Software Engineer, Backend at Headout

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Travel, Technology, MarketplaceIndustries

Requirements

Strong CS fundamentals, and good working knowledge of classic algorithms and data structures
2 to 4 years of experience developing server-side technologies using any language or framework
Excellent communication, collaboration, and people management skills
Experience working with Spring, Relational Databases, Concurrent Programming, NoSQL flavors, and AWS
Experience designing scalable, fault-tolerant systems and databases
Experience with setting up systems and infrastructure
Solid understanding of how the web works and its underlying communication protocols
Desired Skills: C, Golang, Java, Node.js, Python, Ruby, Scala, Django, Hibernate, J2EE, Ruby on Rails, Spring, Struts

Responsibilities

Designing and building core modules on the application and infrastructure layer
Solving challenging architectural and design problems
Building and contributing to open-source libraries and components
Building concurrent, performant, and scalable services that power the entire Headout ecosystem
Architecting solutions during company growth

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend DevelopmentSoftware ArchitectureScalable ServicesConcurrent ProgrammingInfrastructureOpen-SourceDesign Patterns

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Senior Software Engineer role?

The role requires 2 to 4 years of experience developing server-side technologies using any language or framework.

What key technical skills are needed for this position?

Candidates need strong CS fundamentals, knowledge of algorithms and data structures, experience with Spring, Relational Databases, Concurrent Programming, NoSQL, AWS, and designing scalable systems.

What is the company culture like at Headout?

Headout emphasizes ownership, craft, and impact, welcoming builders who love solving tough problems in a fun environment of reinventing the travel industry.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this backend engineer role?

Strong candidates have excellent communication, collaboration, and people management skills alongside technical expertise in scalable systems, plus a builder mindset for out-of-the-box solutions during rapid company growth.

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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