Software Engineer - Serverless Compute

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 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 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

Tasks

• 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

HARD SKILLS:

• 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 are spacious and well-connected; most sites offer outdoor spaces and bike parking. Dining: healthy meal service at headquarters; regional sites provide a Swile card for lunches. Well-being commitments: gym access, daycare options, and discounted services. International environment: English and French widely spoken. Career & Mobility: internal mobility and opportunities to transition within the Iliad Group.

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: modern infrastructures including high-performance bare metal servers. ✔ Commitment to responsible cloud: data centers powered by renewable energy since 2017, with top-level certification.

The next steps

Discovery call with a recruiter (30 min); Interview with the Engineering Manager Émilie BOUIN and the Head of Tribe Nicolas LIMAGE (1h); Technical interview with two Serverless Compute team members (1h30); HR interview (45 min).

All applications are considered with care, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. Scaleway is committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has a fair opportunity to thrive. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and everyone should apply.