Product Manager HPC

Scaleway; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Office network intersites

Meal service at HQ

Well-being programs

International environment

Career mobility

Job summary

Scaleway is seeking a Product Manager for its HPC/CAE offering to shape the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of a scalable cloud-based simulation platform. You will bridge customer needs with technical capabilities, driving features from conception to deployment.

You will lead a cross-functional team in a fast-paced, international environment, leveraging your 5+ years in PM and strong CAE familiarity to deliver high-impact improvements and tools for industrial customers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management in a technical field.
• Familiarity with numerical simulation workflows and CAE software such as Ansys Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, CONVERGE, Abaqus, or similar tools.
• Proven PM capabilities: roadmap definition, customer discovery, requirements gathering, prioritization, and product specifications.
• Strong technical background to collaborate effectively with engineering teams.
• Familiarity with cloud HPC environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the product roadmap for our HPC/CAE solution, aligning business priorities, customer needs, and technical opportunities.
• Gather, analyze, and prioritize requirements from industrial customers across aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors.
• Write internal and external documentation to enhance product usage.
• Translate customer needs into clear product specs for engineering teams.
• Work with Engineering Managers and developers to coordinate development, priorities, and feature delivery.
• Run pre-deployment tests to ensure features meet requirements.
• Develop deep understanding of numerical simulation workflows and CAE tools.
• Improve user experience of the HPC platform including interfaces and workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure feasibility and consistency.
• Manage multiple initiatives balancing short-term needs with long-term goals.

Skills

PM experience

CAE software

Roadmap & discovery

Technical collaboration

Cloud HPC familiarity

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 customers 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 Product Compute team to further develop our Qarnot HPC/CAE offering and address the complex numerical simulation needs of industrial customers.

Your mission will be to drive the product strategy, roadmap, and development of our HPC solution, bridging the gap between customer needs and technical capabilities in order to deliver a powerful, accessible, and scalable cloud-based simulation platform.

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 work closely with a squad of 12 engineering professionals, including 2 Engineering Managers and 10 developers, dedicated to developing and improving our HPC/CAE offering.

You will also collaborate with various Scaleway engineering teams to ensure seamless integration with our cloud infrastructure and alignment with customer requirements.

You will report to the Head of Product Compute.

YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

• Define and maintain the product roadmap for our Qarnot HPC/CAE solution, aligning business priorities, customer needs, and technical opportunities.

• Gather, analyze, and prioritize requirements from industrial customers across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and energy.

• Write internal and external documentation to enhance our products usage.

• Translate customer needs into clear product specifications and actionable features for engineering teams.

• Work closely with Engineering Managers and developers to coordinate product development, manage priorities, and ensure successful feature delivery.

• Run pre-deployment tests to ensure our features always meet their requirements.

• Develop a deep understanding of numerical simulation workflows and supported CAE software, including Ansys Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, and CONVERGE.

• Contribute to improving the user experience of our HPC platform, including its interfaces, integrations, and simulation workflows.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure product consistency and technical feasibility.

• Manage multiple product initiatives simultaneously, balancing short-term operational needs with long-term product objectives.

ABOUT YOU

HARDSKILLS:

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, ideally in a technical environment involving HPC, CAE, or numerical simulation.

• Solid understanding of numerical simulation workflows and familiarity with industry-standard CAE software such as Ansys Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, CONVERGE, Abaqus, or similar tools.

• Proven experience across key Product Management activities, including roadmap definition, customer discovery, requirements gathering, feature prioritization, and product specifications.

• Strong technical background, ideally supported by an engineering education, with the ability to understand complex computing environments and collaborate effectively with engineering teams.

• Familiarity with cloud HPC environments and experience working on technical products, such as SDKs or user-facing interfaces, would be a plus.

SOFTSKILLS:

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple initiatives and competing priorities.

• Strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with engineering teams, stakeholders, and industrial customers.

• High level of autonomy and ownership, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for highly technical products, with a hands-on mindset and willingness to explore how things work.

• Ability to bridge technical complexity and customer needs, translating industry-specific challenges into meaningful product improvements.

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 …

Step 1: Recruiter interview (30 min)

Step 2: Hiring Manager interview to understand your technical skills and approach to the role (45 min)

Step 3: Technical and Product Management assessment to validate your expertise (1h)

Step 4: Team interview to deepen your discussions and assess your fit with the team (45 min)

Step 5: On-site visit to tour our offices and meet your future colleagues

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.