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About The Company

Helsing is a European defence technology company focused on protecting democratic societies through the responsible development and deployment of advanced software and artificial intelligence. The company works with partners across Europe to help ensure that those responsible for defence and security have access to clear, timely, and actionable information. Helsing brings together expertise in software engineering, artificial intelligence, data, and defence to address complex operational challenges. Its work is guided by the belief that technology can contribute to security when it is developed thoughtfully, tested rigorously, and used responsibly.

About The Role

As a Software Engineer at Helsing, you will help design, build, and maintain software that supports demanding real-world environments. You will collaborate with engineers, product teams, researchers, and domain specialists to turn complex needs into reliable, usable systems. Depending on the project, your work may involve backend services, data pipelines, APIs, user-facing applications, or software deployed in constrained environments. You will contribute throughout the development lifecycle, from understanding requirements and evaluating technical approaches to implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing improvement.

This role is suited to an engineer who enjoys working on technically challenging problems while keeping reliability, security, and usability in view. You will be expected to communicate clearly, make sound engineering decisions, and remain open to feedback. The team values practical problem-solving, careful execution, and a willingness to learn across disciplines.

Qualifications

You have professional experience developing software in one or more programming languages, such as Python, C++, Rust, Go, Java, or TypeScript. You understand core software engineering principles, including code quality, testing, version control, debugging, and maintainable system design. Experience building distributed systems, cloud services, data-intensive applications, or products that operate in resource-constrained environments is valuable.

You can work effectively with colleagues from different technical and professional backgrounds, explain your ideas clearly, and make progress when requirements are complex or evolving. You take responsibility for the quality of your work and are comfortable balancing delivery needs with long-term reliability. Experience with security-conscious development, machine learning systems, infrastructure automation, or defence and safety-critical applications is an advantage, but is not required for every position. A degree in computer science or a related field may be helpful; equivalent practical experience is also valued.

Responsibilities

You will develop, test, review, and maintain software that meets defined technical and user needs. You will work with teammates to clarify requirements, identify risks, and choose appropriate architectures and tools. You will contribute to engineering discussions, document important decisions, and provide constructive code reviews. You will investigate defects and performance issues, improve system observability, and support reliable releases. Where appropriate, you will help integrate software with data sources, models, APIs, or deployed systems.

You will also help ensure that security, privacy, resilience, and responsible use are considered throughout development. You will share knowledge with colleagues, incorporate feedback from users and domain experts, and continuously refine your approach as the product and its operating context develop.

Benefits

Helsing offers the opportunity to work on consequential technical challenges alongside colleagues from a range of disciplines. Employees can expect a collaborative environment, meaningful ownership, and opportunities to develop their technical and professional skills. Benefits, compensation, and working arrangements vary by location and position; details will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity

Helsing is committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants with diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and business needs. Applicants will be considered without discrimination on any status protected by applicable law. If you need an adjustment during the application or interview process, please let the recruitment team know.