Walaris

Walaris

Autonomous drone detection, tracking, identification systems

C2 Software Engineer

Full-TimePosted on 9/29/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Nuremberg, Germany
Hybrid

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, or a comparable qualification.
  • Professional experience developing complex software systems and strong proficiency in Rust, C++, or Python.
  • Experience with distributed systems and system integration.
  • Hands-on experience with multithreading and concurrency, asynchronous and distributed systems, containerized architectures such as Docker-based environments, messaging systems such as ZeroMQ, DDS, or NATS, and performance optimization and system tuning.
  • Expertise in software development on Linux platforms.
  • A solid understanding of networking protocols and communication mechanisms, including TCP/IP, UDP, and inter-process communication.
  • Experience designing and working with REST APIs.
  • Knowledge of low-latency communication systems.
  • Fluency in English and German.
Responsibilities
  • Develop command-and-control systems to meet operational and technical requirements derived from strategic company objectives.
  • Integrate Walaris software and technology into military and security systems to add autonomous capabilities and improve overall system performance.
  • Develop software solutions that improve system reliability, deployment velocity, and developer experience.
  • Own and deliver complex features end-to-end across the full stack, from web-based frontend interfaces through distributed backend services, and from technical design through production deployment iteration.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant military safety and quality standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure requirements from research and development, sales, and product management are fully integrated and addressed throughout the development process.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with high-availability and fault-tolerant systems.
  • Understanding of real-time and deterministic system requirements.
  • Experience with sensor integration and multi-modal sensor fusion in event-driven systems.
  • Background in geospatial data systems (GIS/geoinformatics) or processing of time-series data.
  • Experience building software according to DALs and standards such as DO-278, DO-178, or ASIL.
  • Familiarity with NATO standards such as SAPIENT and STANAG 4586.

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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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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OpenWorks Engineering
Sep 8th, 2025
OpenWorks Engineering extends AI options through Walaris collaboration

OpenWorks will collaborate with Walaris to integrate the AirScout AI module as an alternative option to the globally deployed and proven OpenWorks SkyAI.

Patch Media
May 31st, 2025
Walaris raises $4.6M seed funding

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.

Hypepotamus, Inc.
May 30th, 2025
Friday Fund Day: Startup News From The Southeast For The Week Of May 26, 2025

* Peachtree Corners, Georgia-based Walaris, an advanced sensor processing startup, raised $4.6 million in seed funding, according to Crunchbase.