Junior Software Engineer

About this role

The BSA2A initiative 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.) The process 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: Engineering depth & craft: High-quality code, solid architectural choices, and systems-level thinking.

First-principles problem solving: The ability to deconstruct complex technical challenges autonomously. Clear technical communication: The ability to explain the how and why behind your trade-offs succinctly. Candidates selected through BSA2A move into an accelerated, streamlined technical assessment: Expression of Interest: Complete the short form below to confirm your eligibility. Our team will review submissions. Video Submission: Eligible candidates receive a private link with detailed guidance to upload their 10-minute BSA walkthrough.

Every video is evaluated directly by a Helsing engineer not an algorithm or automated keyword filter. Technical Interviews (2 × 60 mins): 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. Final Interview (30 mins): A conversation with engineering leadership focused on mission alignment, collaboration, and how you work.