Software Engineer / Firmware Engineer, Scaleway
Operations & Hardware team
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Complete cloud ecosystem
Open for applications
Complete cloud ecosystem
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To build a more sovereign, sustainable, and human-first tech ecosystem.
Role
Who you are
- 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
Application process
- 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
Our take
Cloud computing is fast increasing in popularity and use, and many companies are turning to the cloud in order to better their functions. Scaleway enables developers and businesses to build, deploy and scale their applications for the cloud, with a focus on providing a range of options so that clients can access exactly what they need.
Scaleway, which labels itself “the cloud of choice”, delivers fully managed offerings for bare metal, containerisation, and serverless architectures. It is attractive, especially to startups, as it offers more flexibility than alternate cloud providers, and it boasts a smooth developer experience, carbon-neutral data centers, and native tools for managing multi-cloud architectures.
Scaleway is used by over 38,000 businesses in 160 countries. Aligning with its focus on bringing the cloud to startups, the company has launched a “Startup Program” where participators can earn cloud credits as well as gaining access to technical expertise and masterclasses. Scaleway has also partnered with Clever Cloud, in order to deliver an efficient alternative to for the automation of app deployment, enriching the product catalogues of both companies.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- 75% reimbursement on public transportation or 200€/year for sustainable mobility
- 200€ discount & 3 domains names on Scaleway Elements
- 120€ to equip yourself at home
- Freebox refund (€50 after 6 months)
- Up to €700 support for Babilou childcare
- Profit-sharing from the Iliad Group
- FlexiFamily: help with childcare, tutoring, and household tasks
- Extended parental and caregiver leave
- Employee share ownership plan at Iliad Group
- Referral Bonus
- 360Learning, Projet Voltaire and LinkedIn Learning free accesses
- Employee benefits through the Employee Work Council (CSE)
- Daily free breakfasts & snacks
- Onsite bedrooms showers and gym
- And all the usual perks provided in the industry (health insurance etc.)
Company HQ
Madeleine, Paris, France
Leadership
Albane Bruyas
(CCO & COO)Before joining Scaleway in 2019, Albane spent nearly 5 years at Toshiba as a Procurement & Purchasing Manager and Operations Director.
Damien Lucas
(CEO)Prior to joining Scaleway in 2023, Damien served as the CPO of Ateme. Before that, he co-founded Anevia where he spent 17 years in various roles, including CEO and CEO.
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