Scaleway

Hardware Enablement Engineer, Linux, Firmware

Scaleway

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Paris • France

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Tech Stack

AnsibleDockerLinuxPython

About the role

  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Linux internalskernel configurationboot processinitrdinitramfsfirmware validationhardware bring-upscriptingdeployment protocolsautomation
Soft Skills
autonomous mindsetproactive mindsetownershipcross-team collaborationrigorous documentationprocess improvementproblem-solving