Hardware Architect

Our growth is driving us to strengthen our Hardware Architecture team to source and design our future hardware solutions. Your mission will be to translate functional requirements from our Product teams into concrete hardware solutions (Storage, Compute, AI, HPC) in order to ensure the technical performance and financial relevance of our sovereign cloud infrastructure.

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 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: up to 3 days of remote work per week; Spacious offices near public transport with terraces and bike parking; Healthy meal service and breakfast; Swile card for lunches at regional sites; Gym, daycare places, and discounted caring services; International environment; Internal mobility and opportunities within Iliad Group; Rich product offering; Cutting-edge technical environment; Commitment to responsible cloud