Software Engineer R&D - Internship

Software Engineer R&D - Internship

Join Scaleway and shape the sovereign cloud of tomorrow! Since 1999, we have been designing secure, sustainable infrastructures aimed at supporting the most ambitious companies. Historically known for our dedicated servers (Dedibox), we made a strategic shift to cloud computing in 2015. Staying true to our principles of simplicity, flexibility, and technical excellence, we have become one of the leading players in Europe in the sector. With the rise of artificial intelligence, we have strengthened our commitment, supported by the Iliad Group, which is investing €3 billion to develop a serious, sovereign AI alternative to American and Asian giants. Every day, thanks to our rich catalog of products and services (bare metal, containerization, serverless, AI, etc.), Scaleway proudly serves 38,000 private and public sector clients, from Photoroom to Mistral AI, Golem AI, and ADEME. Our offices are located in Paris, Lille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Rouen, Rennes, and Lyon.

Why We Need You?

Our growth is driving us to strengthen our R&D Labs team to accelerate innovation and exploration across Scaleway's technology perimeter. Your mission will be to actively contribute to cutting-edge research and development projects in order to prototype and deliver impactful proofs of concept and innovative solutions that could shape the future of our cloud ecosystem.

Your Future Team

We work in a collaborative and international environment where the diversity of Scalers, combined with a spirit of sharing, helps bring new projects to life every day, advancing our ambitions together. You will be part of a 10-person R&D Labs team, working on experimental and cross-functional projects that touch all areas of Scaleway — from cloud infrastructure to software innovation. Each project typically runs for about three months, allowing you to explore new technologies and problem spaces frequently.

Your Daily Routine

Tasks

• Actively contribute to ongoing R&D projects, from ideation to prototype (PoC, MVP, or demo)
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple departments to explore and validate innovative concepts
• Write technical documentation, internal reports, or open-source contributions
• Conduct technological watch and share insights with the team
• Participate in brainstorming and technical discussions to drive innovation
• Perform rapid prototyping and iterative development based on feedback
• Support the creation of demos or internal presentations showcasing project results
• Explore emerging technologies relevant to Scaleway's cloud ecosystem
• Engage in continuous learning to stay up to date with current tech trends
• Contribute to team meetings and collective decision-making

About You

Hardskills

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree (Bac+5 / M2) in Computer Science or related field
• Solid programming foundations with one or more languages (Go, TypeScript, C, etc.)
• Familiarity with tools and environments such as GitLab, Docker, and React or Vue
• Understanding of cloud concepts and interest in cloud-native technologies
• Ability to design and deliver quick prototypes or MVPs

Softskills

• Curiosity and appetite for learning across diverse topics
• Strong communication skills and openness to feedback
• Problem-solving mindset with analytical thinking
• Team spirit and collaborative attitude
• Proactivity and willingness to take on challenges
• Adaptability and capacity to assimilate new technologies quickly

What You Will Find At Scaleway

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.

Why Join The Scaleway Adventure?

A rich and diverse product offering: Scaleway offers over 100 public cloud products in IaaS, PaaS, and AI.

A cutting-edge technical environment: Scaleway provides modern infrastructures, including high-performance bare metal servers, to tackle exciting technical challenges.

Commitment to responsible cloud: Scaleway is dedicated to a more responsible cloud, with data centers powered solely by renewable energy since 2017, minimizing our ecological footprint and holding top-level certification.

The Next Steps …

CV review

HR interview (30 min)

Technical & motivation interview (45 min) with Head of R&D + senior R&D Lab member

Internship compensation: Standard Scaleway internship range

Start date: Q1 2026

Location: Paris office (on-site role)