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
💻 HARDSKILLS
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
🎯 SOFTSKILLS
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
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.
🔜 THE NEXT STEPS …
Screening Call with the manager to discuss your background (30 min)
HR Interview to assess your cultural fit and general motivations (45 min)
Team & Manager Interview to validate your technical expertise and project approach
Final Visit to tour our offices and meet your future colleagues