Hardware Expertise Manager

WHY WE NEED YOU?

Our growth is driving us to strengthen our Hardware Engineering team to support the development, industrialization, and scalability of our infrastructure. Your mission will be to lead the Hardware Expertise team and implement the strategy, ensuring best‑in‑class hardware validation, qualification, and roadmap execution to deliver reliable, high‑performance, and future‑ready cloud infrastructure.

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 people composed of a team lead, 4 Hardware Systems Engineers, and 2 Hardware Architects. The team is responsible for evaluating, validating, and qualifying hardware solutions used across Scaleway’s core products (Bare Metal, Instances, Storage, GPUaaS), as well as supporting production readiness, firmware integration, and co‑designing next‑generation platforms with ODM partners. The team plays a central role in bringing new hardware solutions from R&D to industrialization at scale.

YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Hardware Expertise team, including performance, hiring, and career development
• Define and drive the team’s roadmap and project portfolio in alignment with the VP Hardware Engineering
• Oversee hardware validation, qualification, and testing processes for servers and components
• Set the technical direction for system and component evaluation, including firmware topics
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams at leadership level
• Manage strategic relationships with OEM/ODM partners and hardware vendors
• Ensure support readiness, documentation, and successful industrialization of new hardware platforms
• Supervise the development of hardware validation tools and processes
• Lead technology watch initiatives and identify next-generation hardware opportunities
• Drive contributions to Open Hardware and Open Firmware ecosystems (OCP, OpenBMC)

ABOUT YOU

HARDSKILLS

• Proven experience (3–5+ years) managing a hardware or infrastructure engineering team
• Strong expertise in server hardware and components (CPU, GPU, DPU, memory, storage, NICs, etc.)
• Deep knowledge of hardware validation, qualification, and R&D processes
• Experience with hardware management standards (IPMI, Redfish) and firmware environments
• Solid understanding of Linux systems and system administration (PXE, DHCP, grub, kernel)
• Experience working with OEM/ODM partners and hardware vendors
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and IaaS environments
• Familiarity with Open Hardware ecosystems (OCP, OpenBMC) and large‑scale infrastructure constraints (power, cooling, datacenter)

SOFTSKILLS

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinking with a long‑term vision and prioritization ability
• Collaborative mindset across cross‑functional and international teams
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SCALEWAY

• Hybrid work: up to 3 days of remote work per week
• Offices: spacious dynamic workspaces with bold design, conveniently located near public transport, featuring outdoor spaces (terraces) and bike parking facilities
• Dining: a healthy meal service at the headquarters and breakfast available across all sites year‑round; Scalers at regional sites enjoy a Swile card for lunches
• Well‑being commitments: access to a gym, daycare places, or discounted services for caring services
• International environment: dozens of nationalities and an English‑speaking culture
• Career & Mobility: managers value internal mobility and opportunities to transition to other entities within the Iliad Group

WHY JOIN THE SCALEWAY ADVENTURE?

• A rich and diverse product offering: over 100 public cloud products in IaaS, PaaS, and AI
• A cutting‑edge technical environment: modern infrastructures, including high‑performance bare metal servers, to tackle exciting technical challenges
• Commitment to responsible cloud: data centers powered solely by renewable energy since 2017, minimizing ecological footprint and holding top‑level certification

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

At Scaleway, we are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has a fair opportunity to thrive.

All applications are considered with care, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, or any other characteristic.

We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and everyone which is why you should definitely apply.