Director of AI Engineering & Innovation (Hybrid)

Scaleway; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 3 days remote work per week

Healthy meal service

Access to gym and daycare

Internal mobility opportunities

Dynamic workspaces and outdoor areas

Job summary

Scaleway SAS is looking for a leader to guide their AI Tribe towards ambitious technological goals and product delivery. As part of the role, you will define the strategic vision for AI products and oversee the development of innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of software engineering experience, a strong understanding of AI Inference and LLMs, and the ability to manage high-stakes engineering projects. This position offers a hybrid work model, with up to 3 days of remote work per week.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering and leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of AI Inference and LLMs.
• Experience managing large-scale engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AI Tribe toward ambitious technological milestones.
• Define and drive the strategic vision for AI products.
• Oversee development of the AI Galaxy focused on LLMs.

Skills

Software Engineering Experience

Leadership

AI Inference

Large Language Models (LLMs)

Agentic AI

TUI (Text User Interfaces)

Project Management

Sovereign Cloud Standards

Job description

OUR STORY:

🇪🇺 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 fast-growing portfolio of cloud and AI products (bare metal, containerization, serverless, AI, etc.), Scaleway proudly serves thousands of customer across the private and public sector, from corporations like France Télévisions or Hachette Livre, to fast-growing startups like Photoroom and Biolevate, to institutions like the City of Copenhagen.

📍 Our offices are located in Paris, Lille, Toulouse, Rennes, Rouen, Bordeaux and Lyon.

WHY WE NEED YOU?

Our growth is driving us to strengthen our AI Tribe team to lead our AI initiatives toward major technological challenges.

Your mission will be to oversee the AI "galaxy" (inference and beyond) in order to help the team deliver and act as a force for proposal within the current AI technological revolution.

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 team of 11 people. The AI Tribe is organized into three distinct teams supported by shared SRE resources, focusing on the "new eldorado" of cloud technology.

YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

• Lead the AI Tribe toward ambitious technological milestones and product delivery

• Define and drive the strategic vision for AI products, including inference and emerging technologies

• Oversee the development of the "AI Galaxy," focusing on LLMs, agentic AI, and TUI (Text User Interface)

• Foster a culture of high ownership and agility within a rapidly growing team

• Act as a key technical advisor and proponent for innovative AI solutions

• Collaborate with Engineering Managers, Architects, and Tech Leads to ensure technical excellence

• Manage the organizational structure of three sub-teams and shared SRE resources

• Ensure alignment between the AI roadmap and Scaleway’s sovereign cloud objectives

ABOUT YOU

💻 HARDSKILLS

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in software engineering and leadership roles

• Deep understanding of AI Inference and Large Language Models (LLMs)

• Knowledge of Agentic AI and TUI (Text User Interfaces)

• Experience managing large-scale, high-stakes engineering projects

• Familiarity with sovereign cloud requirements and SecNumCloud standards

🎯 SOFTSKILLS

• Strong strategic vision and ability to anticipate technological shifts

• Exceptional leadership and team empowerment skills (Ownership)

• High level of agility in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Proactive mindset with a drive for innovation

• Excellent communication skills to align diverse technical teams

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SCALEWAY ++++

• Hybrid work: We offer up to 3 days of remote work per week.

• 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 …

• Discovery call with a recruiter (30 min)

• Interview with the Director of Engineering (DoE) to understand your technical skills and approach to the role (45 min)

• Interview with the Head of Engineering (HoE) to validate your expertise (1h)

• Interview with Engineering Managers, Architects, and Tech Leads to deepen discussions and assess your fit with the team (45 min)

• HR interview to tour our offices and meet your future colleagues

Scaleway is a company certified under SecNumCloud. A background check is mandatory in order to join the company.

At Scaleway, we are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has a fair opportunity to thrive.

All applications are considered with care, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, or any other characteristic.

We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and everyone which is why you should definitely apply.