Software Engineer (Early Careers)

Helsing’s mission is to protect our democracies. Delivering sovereign AI and mission-critical software capability requires exceptional engineering talent at every level.

Following our recent funding and the success of early-career engineers across our teams—including talent from our Formula Student partnerships—we are opening 20+ roles across our Deployed AI and Software Engineering teams.

Traditional recruitment often places artificial barriers in front of early-career builders. Resumes rarely tell the full story of your technical depth, intuition, or drive. To solve this, we are piloting a direct, craft-first hiring path: Bring Something Awesome to Apply (BSA2A).

(This route is designed specifically for early-career engineers. It is entirely optional, you may still apply via our standard job listings if you prefer.)

At the core of our technical interview philosophy is Bring Something Awesome (BSA). A dedicated session where candidates present an ambitious technical project they have designed, built, or contributed to.

With BSA2A, we are bringing this step to the very front of the application. Instead of an initial CV and recruiter screen, you apply by submitting a short (maximum 10-minute) prerecorded video walkthrough of something technically compelling you have built. We look for:

• Round 1: BSA Deep Dive & Systems Design. An interactive, technical exploration of your project and system trade-offs.

• Round 2: Live Coding. Practical, real-world algorithmic and problem-solving assessment.

These are the core benefits across all locations, there may be additional benefits in certain locations.

Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.