Software Engineer, Rust
Helsing · Washington, DC
Defenseonsitesenior
At a glance
Highlights
- Build systems-level software powering autonomous capabilities on Altra platform.
- Develop and test autonomy features in simulation for real-world operations.
- Contribute to AI-enabled capabilities protecting democratic countries.
What they offer
- Medical and travel insurance coverage
- Flexible paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Focus on outcomes, not time-tracking
Ideal candidate
Mission-driven systems engineer who thrives in low-latency, high-reliability environments and wants their work to protect democracies. You enjoy tackling unusual robustness and safety challenges and owning outcomes in an ambitious team.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in systems-level software engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Proficient in Rust or strong C++ / systems-level compiled language with willingness to work in Rust daily
- Experience building distributed systems in unreliable or constrained network environments
- Experience with real-time or low-latency systems where performance and reliability are critical
- Experience with video streaming, pub/sub messaging, sensor data processing, embedded systems, protocol design, or robotics
- Designed or built systems interfacing with AI/ML pipelines
- Familiar with Python for interfacing with ML/AI components
- U.S. citizenship required
- remote policy
- Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position
- visa sponsorship
- U.S. citizenship required
Lab profile
About Helsing
Defence AI company building AI-enabled capabilities to protect democracies.
What they build
- Autonomous combat drones (HX-2)
- AI agents for fighter aircraft
- AI-based surveillance and reconnaissance systems
Known for
- Defence AI
- Autonomy and robotics
- Perception and sensor fusion
- Avionics and systems engineering
Key facts
- Founded in 2021
- Headquartered in Berlin, Germany
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