Software Engineer - Developer

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 Cloud Product Engineering team to accelerate the development of robust and scalable infrastructure products.

Your mission will be to design and build core IaaS and PaaS components in order to support the delivery of reliable and sovereign cloud services at scale.

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 engineers passionate about cloud infrastructure and system resilience. The team is focused on building and evolving foundational cloud services and works in close collaboration with Product, Design, Front-end, and Documentation teams.

YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

- Design and develop new IaaS/PaaS products from scratch (API, backend, worker services )

- Add new features to existing cloud products

- Improve the testing coverage and r esilience of the codebase

- Write technical documentation (product usage, APIs)

- Ensure maintainability and scalability of the code

- Participate in the operational “Run” rotations and handle customer-facing incident resolution

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and Documentation

- Proactively propose new solutions and contribute to architecture discussions

- Participate in regular team rituals, including peer reviews and pair programming

ABOUT YOU

SOFTSKILLS:

- Curious and methodical , with a strong interest in cloud infrastructure

- Initiative-driven and eager to propose and defend technical solutions

- Strong team player with a collaborative mindset

- Comfortable working in English , especially in writing technical documentation

- Willing to continuously share knowledge and improve as a team

HARDSKILLS :

- Proficient in at least one programming language (preferably Golang, Rust, or Python )

- Solid understanding of Linux and server administration

- Good knowledge of Kubernetes or similar orchestration systems

- Experience with git-based workflows (Gitlab, Github)

- Familiarity with API design, microservices architecture, and CI/CD tools

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 …

- Discovery call with a recruiter (30 min)

- Interview with the manager to understand your technical skills and approach to the role (45 min)

- Technical interview to validate your expertise (1h)

- Interview with the Head of the Tribe to deepen your discussions and assess your fit with the team (45 min)

- HR interview to tour our offices and meet your future colleagues