Software Engineer / Firmware Engineer (Operations & Hardware team)

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Embedded Systems or Firmware development
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and the Yocto Project
• Hands‑on experience with OpenBMC, UEFI (Coreboot), and hardware architectures (x86, ARM, or RISC‑V)
• Solid understanding of hardware management protocols (Redfish, IPMI) and low‑level communication
• Experience with modern software quality practices, including Git, code reviews, and CI/CD
• Strong collaborative mindset with the ability to work across hardware and software teams
• Excellent synthesis skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
• Creativity and a proactive approach to problem‑solving in a "from scratch" project context
• Autonomy and discipline to drive specific side‑projects while remaining a team player

What the job involves

• Our growth is driving us to strengthen our Hardware team to support our strategic shift towards Open Firmware and Open Hardware
• Your mission will be to integrate, customize, build, and test open‑source firmware solutions embedded in the hardware equipment managed by Scaleway in order to ensure the sovereignty, security, and high performance of our data center infrastructure
• 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. The team is responsible for the hardware lifecycle and is currently launching a major "from scratch" initiative to implement Open Firmware across our server fleet, working closely with both hardware specialists and engineering departments
• Integrate and customize open‑source firmware solutions (OpenBMC, Coreboot) for our server infrastructure
• Develop and maintain embedded software components using Python and C/C++
• Build and manage custom Linux distributions for embedded systems using Yocto
• Implement and optimize hardware management APIs such as Redfish and IPMI
• Design and execute automated test suites for firmware validation
• Maintain robust CI/CD pipelines via Git for firmware builds and deployments
• Collaborate with diverse technical profiles, including Hardware specialists, SREs, and developers
• Contribute directly to Scaleway’s global Open Hardware strategy
• Monitor and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities specifically related to embedded systems
• Participate in Agile ceremonies to drive project transparency and efficiency