Software Engineer - Network Products Core

OUR STORY:

Join Scaleway and shape the sovereign cloud of tomorrow !

Since 1999, we have been designing secure, sustainable infrastructures aimed at supporting the most ambitious companies.

Historically known for our dedicated servers (Dedibox), we made a strategic shift to cloud computing in 2015. Staying true to our principles of simplicity, flexibility, and technical excellence, we have become one of the leading players in Europe in the sector.

With the rise of artificial intelligence, we have strengthened our commitment, supported by the Iliad Group, which is investing €3 billion to develop a serious, sovereign AI alternative to American and Asian giants.

Every day, thanks to our fast-growing portfolio of cloud and AI products (bare metal, containerization, serverless, AI, etc.), Scaleway proudly serves thousands of customer across the private and public sector, from corporations like France Télévisions or Hachette Livre, to fast-growing startups like Photoroom and Biolevate, to institutions like the City of Copenhagen.

Our offices are located in Paris, Lille, Toulouse, Rennes, Rouen, Bordeaux and Lyon.

WHY WE NEED YOU ?

Our growth is driving us to strengthen our Network Products Engineering team to support the development of critical connectivity services.

Your mission will be to design, build, and improve scalable network connectivity products in order to deliver reliable and high-performance networking capabilities to our cloud customers .

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

We work in a collaborative and international environment where the diversity of Scalers, combined with a spirit of sharing, helps bring new projects to life every day, advancing our ambitions together.

You will be part of a team of 7 engineers , distributed across France and working mostly remotely. The team is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Scaleway’s connectivity products , including solutions such as InterLink, Site-to-Site VPN, and Public Gateway . These products are critical components of our cloud infrastructure and are continuously evolving.

The team brings together engineers with junior to senior profiles , working collaboratively on complex networking and system programming challenges. Developers often collaborate in pairs on key topics, and knowledge sharing is encouraged through open discussions, optional pair programming, and continuous learning initiatives.

You will also work closely with other teams across Scaleway, including product, documentation, design, frontend, devtools, and support , ensuring that our products provide the best possible experience for customers.

Manager information: Charles-Henri GUERIN

YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

Develop and maintain backend services for Scaleway’s network connectivity products

Design and implement gRPC APIs in Rust for cloud networking services

Work on features related to InterLink, Site-to-Site VPN, and Public Gateway

Debug complex networking or distributed systems issues

Investigate and resolve customer-related technical incidents in collaboration with the support team

Participate in architectural and system design discussions

Contribute to improving the reliability and performance of networking services

Collaborate with teammates and other departments to deliver high-quality products

Participate in team rituals such as roadmap reviews, weekly retrospectives, and technical discussions

Contribute to experimentation, proof-of-concepts, and continuous learning initiatives

ABOUT YOU

HARDSKILLS

Strong experience with Rust development

Experience designing or developing gRPC APIs

Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP, IP, UDP, BGP)

Experience working with PostgreSQL or relational databases

Familiarity with VPN technologies such as IPSec

Experience with networking tools or stacks such as FRR, GoBGP, or similar

Experience building or contributing to network infrastructure products

SOFTSKILLS

Strong collaboration mindset and team spirit

Curiosity and willingness to explore complex technical topics

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of tasks

Open-minded attitude and willingness to learn outside your comfort zone

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SCALEWAY ++++

Hybrid work: We offer up to 3 days of remote work per week.

Offices: Our offices are spacious, dynamic workspaces with bold design, conveniently located near public transport. Most of our offices feature outdoor spaces (terraces) and bike parking facilities.

Dining: Our chef provides a healthy meal service at the headquarters, and breakfast is available across all our sites year-round. Scalers working from regional sites enjoy a Swile card for lunches.

Well-being commitments: Whether it’s access to a gym, daycare places, or discounted services for caring services, Scaleway is committed to supporting Scalers in maintaining a balanced life.

International environment: With dozens of nationalities, Scaleway offers a stimulating environment where English is as widely spoken as French.

Career & Mobility: Our managers value internal mobility, and opportunities to transition to other entities within the Iliad Group are accessible to all Scalers.

Why join the Scaleway adventure ?

✔ A rich and diverse product offering: Scaleway offers over 100 public cloud products in IaaS, PaaS, and AI.

✔ A cutting-edge technical environment: Scaleway provides modern infrastructures, including high-performance bare metal servers, to tackle exciting technical challenges.

✔ Commitment to responsible cloud: Scaleway is dedicated to a more responsible cloud, with data centers powered solely by renewable energy since 2017, minimizing our ecological footprint and holding top-level certification.

THE NEXT STEPS …

Introductory interview with the Hiring Manager (Charles-Henri GUERIN and Pavel) to discuss your background and motivation (30 min)

Home assessment review and technical discussion to understand your technical skills and approach to the role (45 min)

System design interview to validate your expertise (1h)

Team interview to deepen your discussions and assess your fit with the team (45 min)

On-site meeting to tour our offices and meet your future colleagues.