Software Engineer (Early Careers)

Helsing

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Berlin, Germany·Munich, Germany·United Kingdom

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2 weeks ago

Estimated salary

€4,656 – €7,384per month

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Description

Helsing, a European defence AI company, is opening 20+ early-career roles across its Deployed AI and Software Engineering teams through the Bring Something Awesome to Apply (BSA2A) route, where candidates apply with a short video walkthrough of a technical project instead of a CV screen. Engineers help develop AI-based capabilities and enabling infrastructure that allow semi-autonomous platforms to localise, navigate and perceive the world in real time under unusual technical constraints. The accelerated process consists of a project deep dive with systems design, a live coding round and a final interview with engineering leadership. Candidates should communicate well in English, be comfortable solving problems with code without relying on LLMs and enjoy collaborative work such as code review and pair programming.

Requirements

Good verbal and written English communication, including explaining architectural decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Curiosity to dig deep into unfamiliar systems until you understand how they work
Enjoy collaborating with others, including code review and pair programming
Comfortable solving problems with code
View ethical considerations as an inherent part of software engineering
Ability to reason about and write code independently without relying on LLMs

Languages

English

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Experience Level

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Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation support of up to €2,500 and 4 weeks of temporary accommodation

Yearly learning allowance of €500/£450

Gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)

Regular company events and monthly social allowances

Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers

5 days of paid family emergency leave

100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax

Gross Salary

€72,240/year

€6,020/month

Total Deductions

€28,408

39% effective rate

Net Salary (Take Home)

€3,652/mo

€43,832/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax€12,974

🏦 Pension Insurance€6,718

🏥 Health Insurance€6,103

🫶 Care Insurance€1,674

📋 Unemployment Insurance€939

🏠 Cost of Living in Berlin

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)

€1231

Groceries

€280

Transport

€75

Utilities

€220

Internet

€40

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out

€13

Gym/Month

€45

Coffee

€4

Beer (0.5L)

€4

Cinema

€12

Monthly Net Salary:€3,652

Comfortable Living:€1,897

Monthly Savings:€1,755 (48%)

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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,755 monthly, which is €21,060 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Berlin. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.

Eligible for the EU Blue Card

A salary of €72,240 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.

Processing

4-12 weeks

Visa fee

€100

Requirements

University degree + Job offer

Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)

Documents needed

Valid passport

Recognised university degree

Employment contract or binding job offer

Proof of salary meeting threshold

Health insurance coverage

Biometric passport photo

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📍 Life in Berlin

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Population

3.6M

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Quality of Life

8.0

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English Friendly

9.0

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Tech Scene

9.0

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International

10.0

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Public Transport

9.0

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Bikeability

9.0

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Air Quality

6.0

🌳

Green Spaces

7.0

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Car Free

8.0

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About Berlin

•Creative and tech hub
•Diverse neighborhoods
•Excellent public transport

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Climate

•Continental climate
•Cold winters
•Mild summers
•Four distinct seasons

❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C

☀️1625 sunshine hours/year

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Safety

•Generally safe
•Higher petty crime than Munich
•Some areas less safe at night

Overall:7.0

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Healthcare

•Good hospital network
•Charité is world-renowned
•Wait times can vary

Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0

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Culture

•World-class museums
•Vibrant art scene
•Rich history

10.0

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Nightlife

•Famous club scene
•Diverse nightlife
•24/7 culture

10.0

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Recreation

•Many parks
•Lakes
•Tiergarten
•Active outdoor scene

8.0

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Cost of Living

•More affordable than Munich
•Prices rising rapidly
•Still cheaper than many European capitals

🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231

⚡ Utilities:€220

🛒 Groceries:€280

🍽️ Dining out:€16

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Category:Software Engineering

Job Type:Full-time

Experience:Entry Level

Posted:2 weeks ago

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