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Software Engineer Intern

Scaleway

On-site
Paris, FR
Internship
Internship
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Job description

Scaleway is hiring a Software Engineer Intern — a internship, based in Paris, FR role. Apply directly on Scaleway's careers page below.

Software Engineer IAM - Internship

Team: Engineering

Location: Paris

Commitment: Internship

Workplace Type: onsite

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 currently 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 IAM (Identity & Access Management) team to support the development and security of our authentication and access control services.
Your mission will be to contribute to the backend development of IAM services in order to enhance security, scalability, and observability of our cloud 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 be part of a team of 5 people, including 2 managers, working on authentication, authorization, and access control systems. The team focuses on building secure and scalable IAM solutions, and collaborates closely with backend, frontend, documentation, and security teams.

Manager information : Nathanael Demacon

YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

Tasks

  • Develop new IAM features related to authentication and access control

  • Improve system security and observability

  • Contribute to internal tooling for IAM services

  • Work on projects such as secret scanning and credential leak detection

  • Implement API key usage tracking and auditing mechanisms

  • Design and improve authentication and authorization policies

  • Contribute to access policy templates and frameworks

  • Participate in architectural discussions and technical design

  • Collaborate with backend engineers, product managers, and security teams

  • Communicate progress and contribute to team rituals (daily, sprint planning, syncs)

Possible internship projects

  • Secret scanning and API key detection: build tools to detect leaked credentials in codebases

  • API key usage tracking: design systems to monitor, audit, and detect anomalies in API key usage

  • Authentication policies: contribute to defining and enforcing authentication rules

  • Policy templating: create reusable templates to simplify access control configuration for users.

ABOUT YOU

HARDSKILLS:

  • Solid backend development foundation (any language)

  • Knowledge or experience with Go or willingness to learn

  • Understanding of REST APIs and distributed systems

  • Familiarity with cloud environments and PostgreSQL databases

  • Experience building a complete software or web project end-to-end

SOFT SKILLS:

  • Curiosity and strong willingness to learn

  • Problem-solving mindset

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team

  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Interest in security, authentication, or access control topics

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 …

  • HR screening call (30 min)

  • Technical discussion to understand your skills and approach to the role (1h)

  • Meeting with the manager to deepen discussions and assess team fit (45 min)

 

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. 

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Software Engineer Intern at Scaleway?

The required skills for Software Engineer Intern at Scaleway include: Go, REST, Cloud Computing, PostgreSQL.

What is the seniority level for Software Engineer Intern at Scaleway?

Software Engineer Intern at Scaleway is a Internship level position.

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