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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # University Graduate Software Engineer on Helios - **Company:** HELIOS LLC - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Systems Engineering, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Computer Programming, Databases, Computer Engineering, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Reliability Engineering, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Database Engines, Backend, Kubernetes, Production Code, Golang - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/mit-software-engineer-new-grad-helios-singlestore-10145656 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, completed or expected by the start date * Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design * Programming experience in Go, Java, Python, C++, or a similar language * Understanding of distributed systems, operating systems, networking, or databases * Familiarity with Linux or Unix-based systems * Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and solve complex technical problems * Strong written and verbal communication skills, * Coursework or project experience in distributed systems, cloud computing, databases, networking, or operating systems * Experience building backend services, APIs, or automation * Familiarity with containers, Kubernetes, or public cloud platforms * Experience with observability, monitoring, debugging, or performance analysis * Experience contributing to production software or substantial technical projects * Interest in reliability engineering and operating services at scale What You'll Gain * Mentorship from experienced cloud and distributed-systems engineers * Hands-on experience building and operating production cloud services * Exposure to database systems, cloud infrastructure, reliability, and large-scale automation * Opportunities to collaborate across engineering and product teams * A supportive environment focused on technical growth and meaningful ownership SingleStore values individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives and is committed to building inclusive, collaborative teams. ## Description Helios engineers work across the control plane, data plane, reliability, observability, developer tooling, and customer-facing cloud experiences. The team partners closely with Database Engine, Infrastructure, Security, Developer Experience, and Product teams to deliver a reliable experience for customers., As a University Graduate Software Engineer on Helios, you will work with experienced engineers to design, implement, test, and operate production-quality cloud software. You will own well-scoped projects, contribute to technical discussions, and learn how large-scale distributed services are built and operated. Your work may include: * Developing services that support the lifecycle of customer workspaces and databases * Building automation for provisioning, scaling, upgrades, backups, and recovery * Improving service reliability, availability, observability, and operational efficiency * Designing APIs and backend systems for cloud database management * Investigating and resolving performance, scalability, and correctness issues * Writing production code, tests, documentation, and technical designs * Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and cross-functional partners Projects are delivered through regular release cycles, giving you the opportunity to see your work move from design to production and directly impact how customers use SingleStore every day. ## Related Videos - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Steps to Get a Software Engineer Internship](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/160-steps-to-get-a-software-engineer-internship)