Paris Hybrid Full-time

Scaleway is hiring a Hardware Architect

Responsibilities

  • Gather and analyze functional requirements from Product teams (Compute, AI, Storage).
  • Identify optimal hardware solutions from global vendors (ODM, OEM).
  • Evaluate technical specifications and drive their evolution to meet Scaleway’s standards.
  • Collaborate on the customization of existing or new hardware solutions.
  • Conduct cost analysis and TCO evaluations to validate project financial viability.
  • Support Product teams in building business plans with hardware expertise.
  • Follow the full development lifecycle of hardware solutions from design to implementation.
  • Maintain a constant technology watch on market components and hardware trends.
  • Synthesize and document technical choices and project progress.
  • Interact daily with external vendors and internal engineering experts.

Requirements

  • 5 to 10+ years of experience in Hardware Architecture or Engineering.
  • Expertise in server technologies (Compute, Storage, HPC, AI).
  • Deep knowledge of the hardware vendor ecosystem (ODM, OEM) and components.
  • Proficiency in communication protocols and Datacenter infrastructure.
  • Ability to conduct financial evaluations and TCO analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills with both technical and business profiles.
  • Strong ability to synthesize information and maintain rigorous documentation.
  • High level of technical curiosity combined with a business-driven mindset.
  • Hands-on approach with the ability to work in a laboratory environment (DC5).
  • Strong alignment with strategic objectives and OKRs.

Benefits

  • 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.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — Paris, Lille, Toulouse, Rennes, Rouen, Bordeaux, Lyon

Additional Information

  • Language requirements: English and French are widely spoken.
  • Travel: Not specified.
  • Hours: Not specified.
  • Shifts: Not specified.
  • Equipment: Not specified.
  • Clearance: Not specified.
  • Background checks: Not specified.
  • Contract duration: Not specified.
  • Probation: Not specified.
  • Relocation: Not specified.
  • Training: Not specified.
About company
Scaleway
Scaleway designs secure, sustainable cloud infrastructures and offers over 100 public cloud products in IaaS, PaaS, and AI. Known for dedicated servers (Dedibox), the company transitioned to cloud computing in 2015 and is now a leading European cloud provider. Supported by the Iliad Group, Scaleway is investing in sovereign AI and operates data centers powered entirely by renewable energy since 2017.
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Job Details
Department Hardware Architecture
Category other
Posted 9 months ago