Headout
Travel
LeadSoftwareEngineer,Web
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.
“Lead Software Engineer, Web at Headout. Skills: Frontend Architecture, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS. Own the quality. architecture”
What You'll Achieve.
support long-term product growth; ensure what we build is robust; maintainable; user-friendly
Industry & Context.
solving tough problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6-8 years of experience in frontend development, building and shipping production web applications, expertise in JavaScript (ES5/ES6), TypeScript, HTML, CSS, modern frontend architecture, Experience designing scalable, performance-optimized frontend systems, Comfort working with Node.js, browser dev tools, CSS-in-JS, traditional CSS approaches, Solid understanding of web performance, responsiveness, browser behavior, Proven ability to collaborate, communicate clearly, take ownership of frontend outcomes, Curiosity to learn and adapt, good judgment on when and how to adopt new technologies
Nice to Have
Curiosity to learn and adapt, good judgment on when and how to adopt new technologies
What You'll Do.
delivery of web interfaces
high-performance web experiences
Guide frontend direction
Set technical standards
Design and evolve scalable frontend systems
Drive projects end-to-end
Set high standards for code quality
Evaluate new tools and frameworks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with product; design; backend teams; Collaborate Deeply; Partner with product managers; designers; backend engineers; translate ideas into reliable interfaces
Communication Scope
communicate clearly
Process & Methodology
Drive projects end-to-end
Full Job Description
🚀 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. 👩💻 The role As a Frontend Lead at Headout, you’ll own the quality, architecture, and delivery of our web interfaces. You’ll combine strong frontend engineering skills with thoughtful leadership to build scalable, high-performance web experiences used by a global audience. Beyond writing code, you’ll guide frontend direction across projects, set technical standards, and work closely with product, design, and backend teams to ensure what we build is robust, maintainable, and user-friendly. 🤩 What Makes This Role Special Own Frontend Architecture: Design
Applying for this Lead Software Engineer, Web role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Greenhouse
- Create a Greenhouse profile before applying — it saves time across multiple applications.
- Upload your resume as a PDF; the parser handles it better than Word.
- Answer all knockout questions carefully — wrong answers auto-reject before a human sees you.
- Enable email notifications to track application status in real time.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Headout?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.