Who we are

The role

At Helsing we deliver AI-based capabilities and the enabling foundation that allow machines to perceive and assist human decision-making. You will have the unique opportunity to shape AI capabilities in one of the most challenging sectors, where high generalisation capabilities need to be paired with hardware constraints and real-world robustness.

You will be part of a team pushing the boundaries of autonomous robotics through reinforcement learning. Your work will focus on designing, training and deploying RL-based controllers for robots operating in complex, unstructured, and dynamic real-world environments — where classical control approaches fall short. This includes enabling robots to perceive and understand their surroundings by fusing rich sensory inputs, including vision, to inform robust and adaptive control. You will own the full pipeline from simulation to deployment, ensuring that learned policies are robust, efficient, and ready for real-world operation under tight hardware constraints.

You should apply if you

• Hold an MSc or PhD in Robotics, Machine Learning, Control Engineering, or a closely related field, with a strong focus on reinforcement learning and robot control.

• Have hands-on experience training and deploying RL-based controllers on real robotic hardware, not just in simulation — you have seen your policies fall, iterate, and ultimately succeed on a physical system.

• Are deeply familiar with modern RL techniques for continuous control, including but not limited to: model-free methods (PPO, SAC, TD3), model-based RL, hierarchical RL, sim-to-real transfer strategies, domain randomisation, and curriculum learning.

• Have a solid understanding of robot dynamics, kinematics, and classical control theory (e.g. PID, model predictive control, trajectory optimisation), and know when and how to combine them with learned approaches.

• Are proficient in building and working with physics-based simulators (e.g. MuJoCo, Isaac Gym/Isaac Lab, PyBullet, Gazebo) for training and validating RL policies.

• Possess solid software engineering skills, writing clean and well-structured code in Python and/or languages like Rust or modern C++, and have experience deploying AI software to production including testing, QA, and monitoring.

• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to report and present research findings clearly and efficiently, both internally and externally.

• Are passionate about keeping up to date with current research and enjoy re-implementing and extending state-of-the-art papers.

Note: We operate at an intersection where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

Nice to have

• PhD in Robotics, Reinforcement Learning, Control Engineering, or related fields, with publications in top-tier venues (e.g. CoRL, ICRA, NeurIPS, ICLR, IROS, RSS).

• Experience developing controllers for highly dynamic robotic systems operating under complex contact interactions and demanding environmental conditions.

• Experience with vision-based perception for robotics control, such as depth estimation, visual odometry, or visuomotor policy learning.

• Familiarity with low-level motor control interfaces and real-time embedded systems constraints.

• Experience with online adaptation and meta-learning techniques to enable robots to adapt to changing environmental conditions

• Experience with sensor fusion (IMU, proprioception, exteroception, vision) to inform and enhance learned control policies.

Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields

• Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns. 

• The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world. 

• Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward. 

• In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts.  

• We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about. 

What we offer

• Competitive salary and VSOP options

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

• Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance

• Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)

• Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances

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

• Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work

These are the core benefits across all locations, there may be additional benefits in certain locations.

Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.

Academic Strategy Associate - Join Our Innovative Team at think-cell Software 

Our Story

At think-cell, we create powerful software solutions that help professionals be more efficient and productive. Founded in 2002 and based in Berlin, our tools integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Office to help users create presentations, charts, and diagrams with ease. Our dynamic, international team values creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence. 

What You Will Do  

You will be end-to-end contributing to a strategic priority of think-cell – the growth of the academic program. In the role as you will be responsible for a broad range of tasks, and there will be (almost) no typical day during your time at think-cell.  

In our academic program we bring think-cell and state-of-the-art storytelling to the next generation of leading professionals. This means we provide students and professors with free access to our tool, so that they can already benefit from think-cell during their time at school (find out more here). We have big plans to grow the program significantly with the next years – and you can be an integral part of it. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Organize case Competitions: Conceptualize, market, and execute multiple international case competitions planned for 2026. You will own these initiatives end to end, including project planning, marketing, stakeholder coordination, and partnership management, with high visibility across internal and external stakeholders. 

• Co-develop teaching material: Collaborate on the continuous improvement of our curriculum materials for faculty. This includes creating new content and co-developing materials together with contributors from leading academic institutions, ensuring academic rigor and practical relevance 

• Drive growth: Co-own the growth of our academic programs. Working from a central role within the team, you will identify, test, and scale growth initiatives end to end—from strategic partnerships and outbound campaigns to performance marketing and new acquisition channels. You will have the autonomy to experiment quickly and iterate based on results. 

• Enhance academics strategy: Support the development and operationalization of the academic strategy. This involves analyzing data, conducting research, and translating insights into actionable recommendations  

• Get your hands dirty: As part of a small, agile “speedboat” team within think-cell, you will adapt quickly to shifting priorities and contribute wherever needed. You will work closely with the academic team and collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure program success 

You will be great for this position if you have  

• Experience: 2+ years of work experience, preferably in a high-performance environment (e.g. management consulting, investment banking, PE, or VC-owned portfolio companies) 

• Degree: Undergraduate degree, preferably in business, computer science, or other related fields; graduate degree is a plus 

• Profile: Self-starter with a data driven mindset 

• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail. Excellent organizational, time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks 

• MS Suite: Proficient in Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint 

• Location: Willingness to work on-site in our Berlin office 4 days per week, with 1 remote day

• Language & Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, (German is a big plus) 

• Product: Experience in working with Microsoft Office and / or presentation creation - experience in working with think-cell is a strong plus 

Our Values 

As part of our team, you will embody and help shape the following principles that define us:  

Forward Thinking: We embrace change and challenge the status quo. 

Ownership: We take pride in our work and learn from our mistakes. 

Customer First: We prioritize delivering lasting value. 

Unified Team: We foster collaboration, respect, and integrity. 

Strive for Excellence: We set ambitious goals and pursue quality. 

We believe in a human hiring process, every application is personally reviewed.

Why is think-cell the right place for you?

We empower over 1.3 million users across 35,000 companies, including top consulting firms and major global enterprises. With offices in Berlin, Munich, Denver, Boston, London, Tokyo, and Dubai, we’re a diverse team of over 210 people, committed to innovation and excellence. 

think-cell is more than a job – it's a chance to be part of an innovative, inclusive team that values collaboration and growth. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Together, we can shape the future of productivity software. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the team!