Hybrid Hardware Enablement Engineer, Linux, Firmware

at Scaleway

• Job title: Hardware Enablement Engineer, Linux, Firmware
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Ansible, Docker, Linux, Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Paris, France

About the role

• Hardware Enablement Engineer at Scaleway building and validating Linux kernels and firmware for cloud infrastructure tools. Collaborating with Hardware Development Team in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and debug Linux kernels, initrd/initramfs, and squashfs images.
• Validate OS and firmware (BIOS/UEFI, BMC, microcode) compatibility with hardware platforms.
• Check for vulnerabilities, test fixes, and manage firmware flashing and validation.
• Implement and manage PXE boot environments for bare-metal deployment.
• Automate image building and deployment using scripts (Bash, Python), Ansible, and CI/CD tools.
• Perform hardware bring-up and validate OS deployment on real hardware.
• Manage containerized test environments for integration testing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support production hardware quality tools.
• Take ownership of the image lifecycle and propose solutions to improve infrastructure efficiency.
• Write and maintain documentation for firmware and OS validation processes.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Linux internals (kernel configuration, boot process, initrd/initramfs) and filesystem images.
• Experience with firmware/hardware validation (BIOS/UEFI, BMC) and hardware bring-up.
• Proficiency in deployment protocols (PXE, TFTP, DHCP) and scripting (Bash, Python).
• Experience with automation tools (GitLab CI/CD, Ansible) and containerization (Docker).
• 2–5 years of experience in DevOps, Platform, or System Engineering roles.
• Autonomous and proactive mindset, with strong ownership of complex tasks.
• Excellent cross-team collaboration skills (hardware, QA, software teams).
• Rigorous approach to documentation and process improvement.
• Problem-solving attitude toward hardware and software integration challenges.

Benefits

• Hybrid work: up to 3 days of remote work per week.
• Offices: spacious, dynamic workspaces with bold design, conveniently located near public transport. Most offices feature outdoor spaces (terraces) and bike parking facilities.
• Dining: healthy meal service at headquarters provided by a chef, and breakfast available across all sites year-round. Employees at regional sites receive a Swile card for lunches.
• Well-being commitments: access to gym, daycare places, or discounted care services; Scaleway supports employees in maintaining a balanced life.
• International environment: dozens of nationalities, with English widely spoken alongside French.
• Career & Mobility: managers support internal mobility, with opportunities to move to other entities within the Iliad Group accessible to all employees.