Software Test Engineer
About the job
- A degree in computer science, business informatics, mathematics, or a similar field, or vocational training as an IT specialist.
- Proficiency with programming languages and excellent knowledge of Python.
- Familiarity with Linux environments.
- Experience integrating automated tests into a test framework.
- Fluency in English.
- Plan, implement, develop, and maintain software-based test solutions for real-time AI/ML image processing systems.
- Improve software quality assurance processes by enhancing process requirements and metrics.
- Optimize the software tool chain to provide an effective environment for the development team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform software risk management.
- Implement automated integration and system tests.
- Analyze software problems and propose solutions with the cross-functional team.
- First-hand experience with GitLab pipelines, Docker, and Pytest.
- ISTQB certification.
About the company
Walaris designs autonomous EO/IR drone detection, tracking, and identification systems for counter-UAS, perimeter surveillance, and critical infrastructure protection. Its AirScout software uses AI and high-performance computer vision to provide real-time airspace awareness of malicious and reckless drones. The system combines electro-optical/infrared sensing with AI-powered algorithms to detect, classify, track, and identify drones, delivering live situational awareness to security operators. Walaris focuses on autonomous, real-time surveillance for defense, national security, government, and critical infrastructure markets worldwide, differentiating itself with its proprietary AirScout platform to monitor and protect airspaces and assets.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$8.2M
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Walaris won 2026 Inc. 5000 recognition, signaling rapid revenue growth.
- OpenWorks collaboration and ESG integration expanded AirScout's channel reach in 2025.
- Walaris presented a mobile counter-sUAS system at Enforce Tac on February 19, 2025.
What critics are saying
- May 2025 seed funding totaled only $4.6 million, limiting defense sales, hiring, and R&D.
- OpenWorks already ships SkyAI globally, giving customers a proven substitute for AirScout.
- Inc. 5000 growth hides execution risk; one failed contract in 2026 hurts credibility quickly.
What makes Walaris unique
- AirScout uses EO/IR computer vision for autonomous drone detection, tracking, and identification.
- OpenWorks integrated AirScout as an alternative to SkyAI on September 8, 2025.
- ESG integrated Walaris AirScout Verify into ELYSION, proving third-party product compatibility.
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7%OpenWorks will collaborate with Walaris to integrate the AirScout AI module as an alternative option to the globally deployed and proven OpenWorks SkyAI.
Peachtree Corners-based startup Walaris has raised $4.6 million in seed funding, highlighting the growing tech scene in the Southeast. The funding news was featured in a local newsletter that also included community events and updates.
* Peachtree Corners, Georgia-based Walaris, an advanced sensor processing startup, raised $4.6 million in seed funding, according to Crunchbase.