Software Engineer - Compute Marketplace

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 Compute team to build and launch our new Marketplace project. Your mission will be to act as a key contributor to the Marketplace project on the Compute side in order to provide our users and publishers with a robust ecosystem of OS images and packaged applications.

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 currently being structured to bootstrap this ambitious project. You will work in a highly transverse environment, collaborating closely with Product Management (Marie Debard) and Core Engineering teams to turn this vision into a reality. Manager information: Nicolas Limage

YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

Tasks

• Design and develop new features for the Marketplace platform
• Maintain and optimize APIs to ensure a seamless user experience
• Build and maintain tooling for OS image creation and system packaging
• Create and manage artifacts (applications packaged within images)
• Automate the manufacturing process for OS images and containers
• Support and guide external publishers in the creation of their own artifacts
• Ensure the security and integrity of all Marketplace artifacts (CI/CD, scanning)
• Participate in the architectural structuring of new, high-growth technical subjects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with product goals
• Take ownership of "uncharted" technical territories to drive innovation

ABOUT YOU

HARDSKILLS:

• 5 to 10 years of experience in software engineering or system administration
• Strong proficiency in Go or Python for API development
• Hands-on experience with Packer and OS image maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of Linux system administration
• Experience with Containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and PostgreSQL
• Mastery of CI/CD pipelines and artifact security
• Familiarity with Protobuf and microservices architecture

SOFT SKILLS:

• Versatility : Capable of switching between system, dev, and automation tasks
• Autonomy : High degree of initiative in a "to-be-built" environment
• Problem-solving : Eager to explore and structure new, complex technical topics
• Collaborative : Ability to work effectively in a transverse, multi-team project
• Adaptability : Open to learning and evolving with the project's needs

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SCALEWAY ++++

• 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 …

• Discovery call with a recruiter (30 min)
• Technical Test / Use Case to understand your technical skills and approach to the role (45 min)
• Technical interview with a team expert ( Louis Bouchard) to validate your expertise (1h)
• Manager interview with Nicolas Limage to deepen discussions and assess your fit with the team (45 min)
• Final HR interview to tour our offices and meet your future colleagues

Version française : [ici](#) Scaleway is a company certified under SecNumCloud. A background check is mandatory in order to join the company. At Scaleway, we are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has a fair opportunity to thrive. All applications are considered with care, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and everyone which is why you should definitely apply.