Software Engineer - Developer

Overview

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 migrated to cloud computing in 2015. With the rise of artificial intelligence, we have strengthened our commitment, supported by the Iliad Group, investing €3 billion to develop a sovereign AI alternative. Every day, Scaleway serves thousands of customers across private and public sectors with cloud and AI products (bare metal, containerization, serverless, AI, etc.). 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 to support reliable and sovereign cloud services at scale.

Your future team

We work in a collaborative and international environment. You will be part of a team of engineers passionate about cloud infrastructure and system resilience, focused on building foundational cloud services and collaborating 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 resilience 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

HARD SKILLS:

• 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: Up to 3 days of remote work per week
• Spacious offices with bold design, near public transport; some sites with outdoor spaces and bike parking
• Dining: healthy meals at headquarters; breakfast at all sites; Swile card for regional sites
• Well-being commitments: gym access, daycare, or discounted services
• International environment with many nationalities; English and French widely spoken
• Career & Mobility: internal mobility and opportunities 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 with modern infrastructures, including high-performance bare metal servers
• Commitment to responsible cloud with data centers powered by renewable energy since 2017

The next steps

• Discovery call with a recruiter (30 min)
• Interview with the manager (45 min)
• Technical interview (1h)
• Interview with the Head of the Tribe (45 min)
• HR interview to tour offices and meet colleagues

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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 should apply.