Hybrid Hardware Architect

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About the role

  • Hardware Architect translating product requirements into hardware solutions for Scaleway’s sovereign cloud infrastructure. Collaborating with product teams and global vendors on Open Hardware projects.

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 continuous 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 stakeholders.
  • 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: up to 3 days of remote work per week.
  • Spacious, dynamic offices with bold design, conveniently located near public transport; most offices feature outdoor spaces (terraces) and bike parking.
  • Healthy meal service prepared by a chef at headquarters, and year-round breakfast available across all sites. Scalers working from regional sites receive a Swile card for lunches.
  • Support for work–life balance, including access to gym facilities, daycare places, and discounted caregiving services.
  • A multicultural environment with dozens of nationalities—English is as widely spoken as French.
  • Strong support for internal mobility, with opportunities to move to other entities within the Iliad Group.
  • A broad product portfolio: over 100 public cloud products across IaaS, PaaS, and AI.
  • Cutting-edge technical environment with modern infrastructures, including high-performance bare metal servers for challenging technical projects.
  • Commitment to a responsible cloud: data centers powered exclusively by renewable energy since 2017, minimizing ecological footprint and holding top-level certifications.

Job title

Hardware Architect

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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