Software Engineer - Compute

WHY WE NEED YOU ?

Our growth is driving us to strengthen our Serverless Compute team to evolve our products while addressing major challenges in scalability, resilience, and security within a multi‑tenant environment.

Your mission will be to develop backend services and maintain cloud infrastructure in order to support large‑scale growth, improve system reliability, and reduce operational complexity through automation.

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 6 people, including a Tech Lead and an Engineering Manager. The team is divided into two sub‑squads; you will specifically join the sub‑team of 2 people dedicated to the Serverless Jobs product. You will also collaborate frequently with other product teams and SREs.

Manager information: Émilie BOUIN

YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

• Develop backend services using Go
• Design and orchestrate complex workflows using Temporal
• Manage infrastructure as code using Terraform and Packer
• Maintain applications deployed on Kubernetes via FluxCD
• Evolve and maintain CI/CD pipelines on GitLab
• Perform code reviews and participate in daily meetings to co‑build technical solutions
• Handle production management rotations and manage support escalations
• Contribute to the automation and standardization of distributed systems
• Mentor junior profiles and share technical knowledge with the team
• Collaborate on cross‑functional projects to ensure architectural consistency

ABOUT YOU

HARDSKILLS:

• Solid experience in backend development with Go (ideally 5+ years of experience)
• Strong proficiency with Kubernetes and container orchestration in production
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform , Packer )
• Expertise in CI/CD automation and GitOps tools (GitLab CI, FluxCD)
• Experience building and scaling distributed systems (resilience, retries, latency management)

SOFT SKILLS:

• Collaborative mindset : Ability to work effectively in a team and on cross‑functional projects
• Adaptability : Curiosity and willingness to learn a wide and demanding technical stack
• Autonomy & Rigor : Pragmatic approach to managing incidents and production escalations
• Communication : Capable of explaining complex technical decisions clearly
• Mentorship : Willingness to support the growth of more junior engineers

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.

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.