--- title: 'Software Engineer — VIE USA at Alta Ares' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-vie-usa-alta-ares-new-york-tzvjqnfbydhe' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Software Engineer — VIE USA at Alta Ares - **Company:** Alta Ares - **Location:** New York, NY - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-07-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/alta-ares/ad4ace6a-823c-43ea-ae32-3d0711c33096 ## Job description ## ABOUT ALTA ARES Alta Ares is an air defense Neoprime. We build AI-guided interceptors to counter drones and cruise missiles, along with the software platform that powers them. Our customers are NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions, and our systems are regularly deployed during live exercises and operational demonstrations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Founded in 2024, we have grown to 90 people, raised over $60M, and increased revenue 40× this year. We are now entering a new phase of international expansion, industrial scaling, fundraising, and product development. ## ROLE & MISSION This VIE is Alta Ares' software engineering presence in the United States — a critical market where the company is actively developing its commercial and technical footprint. Based in New York City alongside the GM North America, you will contribute directly to Alta Ares' core software development while serving as the technical bridge between the US market and the Engineering team in Paris. You will work on real product features — not internal tooling or peripheral tasks. You will contribute to the AI, computer vision, and embedded software stack that underpins Alta Ares' ISR and C-UAS platforms, while gaining exposure to the US defence tech ecosystem and working alongside some of the most ambitious engineers in European deeptech. 1. Software Development & Product Contribution - Contribute to the development of Alta Ares' core software stack: real-time AI inference, computer vision pipelines, sensor fusion, and/or GCS software - Write clean, well-tested, production-grade code in Python and/or C++ across backend, embedded, or AI/ML layers depending on your profile - Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning with the Engineering team in Paris - Develop and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and CI/CD pipelines - Contribute to the improvement of internal development tooling and engineering practices 1. US Market Technical Support - Provide technical support for client demonstrations, proof-of-concept deployments, and field activities in the US - Assist the GM North America in preparing technical materials: capability decks, architecture briefs, and demo environments - Adapt or configure software builds for US client requirements and operational environments - Participate in technical meetings with US defence clients, partners, and primes as the engineering representative on the ground 1. Paris–NYC Engineering Coordination - Serve as the technical bridge between the NYC office and the Engineering team in Paris - Ensure smooth knowledge transfer, sprint alignment, and technical documentation across time zones - Contribute to the adaptation of Alta Ares' products to US-specific requirements: interface standards, operational protocols, and potential ITAR compliance considerations - Relay US market and client technical feedback into the product roadmap discussions with CTO and Engineering leads ## CANDIDATE PROFILE - 0–3 years of experience — open to recent engineering graduates and early-career software engineers - Currently holding or recently completing a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field from a top-tier institution - Solid foundations in Python and/or C++ — you write clean, readable, maintainable code - Genuine interest in AI, computer vision, real-time systems, or embedded software - Prior exposure to defence, aerospace, robotics, or deeptech is a strong plus - English fluency — mandatory: working language in NYC and with US clients - French fluency — mandatory: Engineering team, codebase, and technical documentation are in French and English - Proactive, autonomous, and comfortable operating in a lean, fast-moving startup environment - Curious and collaborative: you ask good questions, learn fast, and work effectively across time zones VIE Eligibility: French or EU nationality — mandatory. Aged 18 to 28 at mission start. No prior VIE with the same company ## About Alta Ares ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Alta Ares builds an autonomous AI stack for next-generation air defense, ISTAR, and mission management, delivering counter-drone systems and edge intelligence to allied militaries. - **Entity Type**: Private (raised pre-seed and seed rounds; most recent €50M funding announced June 2026) - **Headquarters**: Paris, France (strategic offices in Toulouse, Kyiv, Abu Dhabi, New York, Athens, Munich, and London) - **Founded**: 2024 - **Founders**: Hadrien C. (CEO), Alain H. (Co-Founder), Stanislas W. (Co-Founder & COO) – per LinkedIn executive data ## Core Business - **Industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing; AI-powered autonomous systems - **Target Customers**: Allied governments and armed forces (B2B/B2G) - **Mission**: “The next decade of allied security will be decided by who controls the autonomous systems above the battlefield. Alta Ares was founded to help ensure that the technologies shaping the future of defense are developed by allies, for allies, and fielded where they can make the greatest difference.” [altaares.com](https://www.altaares.com/) ## Products & Services - **Black Bird**: Short- to mid-range multirotor autonomous interceptor for counter-drone swarms, with AI terminal guidance under jamming. - **X-LOCK**: Mid- to long-range turbojet-powered fixed-wing effector for high-speed interception of drones and glide bombs; optional strike configuration. - **Cyclops**: Sensor intelligence, mission planning, and flight monitoring system for UAVs – connects radars, classifies tracks, predicts trajectories. - **Gamma ISTAR**: Real-time video intelligence on the edge for Intelligence Surveillance Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. Includes Gamma Core (software deployable on any infrastructure) and Gamma Box (tactical rugged hardware node). Integrated with Gamma Ulixes MLOps platform for continuous model retraining. - **Pixel Lock**: Software system for detecting, tracking, and guiding interceptors toward moving aerial targets. Acts as visual aid for pilots and as automatic guidance in GNSS-denied environments. - **Mission Management Layer**: Unified platform combining air defense effectors, ISTAR products, and mission management software for autonomous operations. [altaares.com](https://www.altaares.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total known funding ≈ €50M+ (includes a reported June 2026 round led by top-tier AI and defense investors) [altaares.com](https://www.altaares.com/); earlier pre-seed ($2.2M) and seed ($2.0M) rounds confirmed on LinkedIn [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alta-ares) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Airbus Defence and Space (signed MoU to co-develop European counter-drone solutions, June 2026); Expansion Ventures (led pre-seed). Other investors not yet named publicly. - **Growth Signals**: - Completed live Arctic trials of Black Bird interceptor with Estonian Defence Forces (Feb 2026) - Expanding to Munich and London in 2026 - Rapid hiring: 19+ active job postings (LinkedIn), 12 listed on Built In - LinkedIn followers: 11,265 (+15.8% monthly growth) - Team: ~43 employees (LinkedIn) to 62 (Built In), with strong technical talent from defense and aerospace (Armée de Terre, Safran AI, Loft Orbital) [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/alta-ares) | [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alta-ares) ## Competitive Advantages - **Sovereign European stack**: Entire AI and hardware chain developed by European allies, ensuring security and compliance for NATO and allied customers. - **GNSS-denied operations**: All systems designed to function under jamming and contested environments. - **Rapid field deployment**: Systems can be deployed by small teams in the field, reducing logistics footprint. - **Full-stack integration**: One platform combining effectors, ISR, and mission management with edge AI and continuous MLOps. ## Strategic Focus - Scale manufacturing and deployment of Black Bird, X-LOCK, and Gamma products to meet growing demand from allied nations. - Deepen integration partnership with Airbus Defence and Space for European counter-drone solutions. - Expand international presence (Munich, London offices in 2026) and grow sales in Baltic, Indo-Pacific, and Middle Eastern markets. - Continue investment in AI terminal guidance, sensor fusion, and sovereign MLOps (Gamma Ulixes). ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven**: Directly contribute to European and allied defense autonomy in a critical domain. - **Cutting-edge tech**: Work on AI, computer vision, autonomous flight, edge computing, and defense-grade hardware. - **Rapid growth**: Company raised €50M in 2026, tripling headcount timeline; many open engineering and operations roles. - **Culture**: Described as a “deeptech startup” with a hybrid workspace (combination of remote and on-site); main offices in Paris and Toulouse, plus international hubs. - **Perks**: Not detailed publicly, but typical for defense tech includes competitive compensation, equity, and mission-critical work. Engineering culture emphasized in job postings. - **Ideal for**: Engineers (embedded, robotics, GNC, data, ML), test pilots, production managers, defense sales, compliance, and talent acquisition specialists. ## Sources 1. [altaares.com](https://www.altaares.com/) 2. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/alta-ares) 3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alta-ares) 4. [jobs.workable.com](https://jobs.workable.com/company/dTjqj5nvsJLNhfSDY12XbG/jobs-at-alta-ares) 5. 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