Staff AI Research Engineer – Computer Vision at Helsing, Munich – Berlin – London – Paris

Looking for Staff AI Research Engineer jobs in the UK and Europe? Helsing is hiring a Staff AI Research Engineer – Computer Vision across Munich, Berlin, London and Paris.

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About the Employer

Helsing is a defence AI company pioneering autonomous decision-making systems. It works across high-volume data processing, reinforcement learning agent training and large-scale foundation models for protecting democracies.

Job Responsibilities

• Optimise computer vision models for real-time deployed performance on target hardware
• Research and adapt state-of-the-art detection, tracking and classification methods to operational use cases
• Run multi-GPU or multi-node training on large-scale sensor datasets
• Design rigorous experiments and benchmarks to evaluate real-world performance under deployment constraints
• Collaborate with product and downstream teams to integrate outputs into navigation or decision-making pipelines

Requirements

• MSc in computer science, machine learning, robotics or a closely related field
• Hands-on experience developing and deploying computer vision models with real-world reliability
• Deep familiarity with modern deep learning architectures for visual perception including convolutional and transformer-based models
• Solid software engineering skills in Python and production AI deployment experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Desirable: PhD, publications in top-tier venues, experience with Rust or C++, edge device deployment

Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants

Visa sponsorship is not confirmed in the available job information. Helsing is a registered sponsor in relevant countries and offers relocation support of up to €2,500 plus temporary accommodation. Applicants should confirm eligibility and sponsorship directly with the employer during the process. This listing is open to candidates who may require relocation.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• Annual learning allowance of €500 / £450
• Health and wellness benefits including gym membership and mental health support
• Enhanced parental leave and family support

How to Apply

Applications are submitted directly via Helsing’s careers page. Select the preferred office and complete the online form.

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Application Tips

• Highlight experience with real-world computer vision deployment beyond benchmarks
• Mention any work on edge hardware or constrained compute environments

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