R&D Engineer H/F Scaleway

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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 rich catalog of products and services (bare metal, containerization, serverless, AI, etc.), Scaleway proudly serves 38,000 private and public sector clients, from Photoroom to Mistral AI, Golem AI, and ADEME.
Our offices are located in Paris, Lille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, and Lyon.

WHY WE NEED YOU?
Scaleway Labs, the R&D department of Scaleway, is seeking bold and versatile minds to join our mission : explore, understand, and develop the technologies of tomorrow.
To tackle ambitious and complex challenges, we need individuals who are not only curious and adaptable but also comfortable switching topics, teams, and scopes-all while staying motivated and collaborative. Our goals are beyond what any single person or team can achieve alone.
This role is open to every human being, regardless of political views, religion, gender, origin, or appearance. We aim to write this job description in the most inclusive and neutral language possible.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM : SCALEWAY LABS
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 to 10 people with versatile backgrounds, capable of solving both software and hardware challenges. The team operates in a horizontal structure and is organized into temporary squads ("crews") dedicated to specific exploration topics.
You'll regularly interact with other teams (cloud, hardware, product, communication) and external partners (startups, vendors, etc.) to turn ideas into reality.
YOUR DAILY ROUTINE INCLUDES :
Technical Exploration & DevelopmentReverse-engineer, prototype, and validate emerging tech across the hardware/software stack.Contribute to both foundational systems (Linux, kernels, hardware abstraction) and experimental applications (virtualization, distributed storage, cryptography).Build tools and demos that showcase cutting-edge concepts to the REST of the company.
Cross-functional CollaborationRegularly collaborate with internal teams including hardware, cloud products, networking, and security.Participate in research guilds, open knowledge sessions, and shared R&D efforts.Identify and relay promising technologies to product teams with clarity and vision.
Knowledge Sharing & DocumentationWrite clear and accessible documentation for internal and public use (RFCs, blog posts, demos).Create reproducible experiments and public artifacts (open source tools, PoCs, whitepapers).Present findings internally and externally (talks, workshops, conferences).
Tech Stack Variety & FlexibilityChoose the right tool for the right challenge-expect to work with everything from Rust to Golang, C/C++, Python, and shell scripts.Dive into hardware, network protocols, system-level optimization, and large-scale distributed architecture.Adopt and adapt technologies quickly, with a pragmatic and creative mindset.
ABOUT YOU :
HARDSKILLS : Solid programming skills and hands-on experience writing code, scripting, and prototypingStrong knowledge of Unix-based systems (Linux, Android), with the ability to navigate other environments (macOS, Windows)Familiarity with computer networking concepts (IPv6, DNS, routing, VXLANs, RFCs)Understanding of modern software engineering practices : design patterns, CI/CD, testing, documentationExperience with tools and languages like GO, Python, Rust, Shell, and gRPC is a plusExposure to virtualization and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Qemu, Libvirt)Awareness of cybersecurity best practices and cryptographic principlesBonus : participation in open-source projects, or experience leading a small team or initiative
SOFTSKILLS : Tinkerer mindset : you love understanding how things work under the hood-from CPUs to hypervisorsGeneralist spirit : you adapt tools to problems, not the other way aroundPassionate about building and learning; you thrive in complex, technical environmentsCurious and self-disciplined : you keep up with emerging technologies through personal routinesClear communicator : you enjoy sharing insights in both French and EnglishTeam-oriented and collaborative : you value collective intelligence over individual heroicsAutonomous but never alone : you navigate flat structures with initiative and flexibilitySecurity-conscious by design, not as an afterthought
WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SCALEWAY
Hybrid work : Up to 3 days remote per weekModern offices : Creative, ergonomic workspaces in prime locations with terraces and bike facilitiesHealthy dining : Chef-prepared meals at HQ; Swile card for regional sitesWell-being : Support for gym memberships, childcare, and caregiver servicesDiverse culture : English is as common as French; teams span many nationalitiesGrowth mindset : Strong internal mobility and opportunities across 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 : 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.
The next steps ?
Discovery call with a recruiter (30 min)Technical interview to validate your expertise (1h)Operational Problem-SolvingInterview with the Head of the Tribe to deepen your discussions and assess your fit with the team (45 min)HR interview to tour our offices and meet your future colleagues