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# Software Engineer - Frontend

- **Company:** Helsing
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, D3.Js, Data Visualization, Protocol Buffers, Pair Programming, TypeScript, Tailwind, ReactJS, Backend, Webpack, Material UI, Graphql, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2859575732-software-engineer-frontend

## About the Role

* Can write legible, maintainable, and performant front-end code - ideally using TypeScript and React.
 * Are experienced with APIs and server-client communication like REST and GraphQL.
 * Have experience with running a live production software.
 * Are passionate about staying on top of current development best practices, libraries and frameworks.
 * Are comfortable working with unfamiliar backends, ideally with some exposure to languages like Rust.
 * Communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing.
 * Enjoy collaborating with others, including reviewing code and pair programming.
 * Are comfortable working asynchronously (writing PRs and RFCs, having discussions by email).
 * Strive to improve yourself, your peers, and the culture you work in over time.
 * Feel like ethical considerations are an inherent part of engineering., * Significant recent experience with React.
 * Familiarity with backend interface tools like REST, GraphQL, gRPC/Protocol Buffers.
 * Established understanding of modern JS bundlers, such as Vite, and experience maintaining frontend infrastructure.
 * Experience with styling utility-class libraries such as TailwindCSS and building reusable React component libraries.
 * Data visualization expertise (e.g., D3.js, custom charting, or complex dashboard design).
 * Background in designing software for aerospace, defense, or AI end users.

## Description

Collaborating closely with our dynamic team of product designers and engineers, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the foundation of frontend at Helsing. Embracing a hands-on approach, you'll not only lead by example, but also spearhead the development and expansion of a tight-knit team that works across a wide-range of internal teams and products. Your primary emphasis will be on enhancing usability, creating reusable foundations for multiple front-ends and optimising the end-user experience across the entire company.


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