Frontend Engineer

Round 1: Online coding assessment (DSA & JavaScript fundamentals) → Round 2: Technical interview (React, system design, problem solving) → Round 3: HR interview (culture fit, compensation discussion)

Headout promotes a high‑ownership culture where engineers are encouraged to experiment and ship features quickly. The fast‑paced environment offers ample learning opportunities, mentorship from senior engineers, and a focus on work‑life balance through flexible timings and occasional remote days.

Headout’s interview process typically begins with a timed online coding test focusing on data structures, algorithms and JavaScript fundamentals. Successful candidates move to a technical interview where they solve live coding problems, discuss React architecture, and answer system‑design scenarios. The final HR round assesses cultural fit, communication skills and compensation expectations. Overall difficulty is moderate to high; thorough preparation on React hooks, state management and coding speed is essential.

Graduates with a B.Tech/B.E. or M.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication or related fields. Minimum 60% aggregate (or CGPA 6.5/10). No active backlogs at the time of joining. Candidates from the 2022‑2025 batches are preferred. Fresh graduates with 1‑3 years of relevant frontend experience are eligible.

Headout is a fast‑growing travel marketplace that has crossed the $200M revenue mark and operates in more than 700 cities worldwide. Backed by over $60M of top‑tier funding, the company has achieved profitability within 18 months and continues to scale its platform for real‑life experiences such as tours, museums, live events and more. The culture at Headout revolves around ownership, craftsmanship and high impact – employees are encouraged to build end‑to‑end solutions that directly affect millions of users. With a clear focus on long‑term sustainability, Headout offers a stable yet dynamic environment where engineers can see the tangible results of their work. The Frontend Engineer role sits within a cross‑functional pod that collaborates closely with product managers, designers and backend engineers. As a member of this pod you will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining high‑performance web applications that deliver a seamless, delightful experience to a global audience. You will own features from concept through launch, write clean, reusable code, and continuously improve the development workflow. The position is ideal for candidates who thrive in a startup‑like setting, enjoy solving complex UI challenges, and are eager to grow their skill set in a supportive, fast‑paced team. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Design and implement responsive UI components using React, TypeScript and modern JavaScript. 2. Translate wireframes and design mock‑ups into pixel‑perfect, high‑performance web pages. 3. Optimize applications for speed, scalability and cross‑browser compatibility. 4. Collaborate with product and design teams to define feature requirements and user flows. 5. Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability. 6. Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback and mentor junior developers. 7. Maintain and improve the CI/CD pipeline and version‑control practices using Git. 8. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and UI bugs. 9. Contribute ideas for product improvements and technical debt reduction. 10. Stay updated with emerging frontend technologies and best practices. **Tech Stack**: React, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3 (Flexbox/Grid), Git, REST APIs, Webpack/Babel, Jest/React Testing Library. **Growth Path**: Starting as a Frontend Engineer, high performers can progress to Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer, and eventually to Engineering Manager or Product Lead roles, with opportunities to influence product strategy and architecture. **Why Join Headout?** The company offers a unique blend of startup agility and corporate stability, a culture that celebrates ownership, and a chance to work on products that connect millions of travelers to real‑world experiences. Competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and a clear roadmap for career advancement make Headout an attractive destination for ambitious frontend talent.