
Harmattan AI · Paris
ABOUT US Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the...
Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M
Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to
allied forces.
Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting
ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and
execution are expected.
About the Role
As Validation Engineer, you will play a critical role in validating the performance, reliability, and operational readiness of our
autonomous defense systems. You will lead test campaigns on our own systems to inform internal development and maintain a
competitive edge.
Responsibilities
conditions.
improvements hand-in-hand with the R&D.
test outcomes.
Candidate Requirements
Location and Commitments
We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.
We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.
Outsight’s software solutions track the motion of people and vehicles using 3D LiDAR data. Operators of transportation hubs like airports and train stations but also sport venues, road infrastructures and industrial sites can now access accurate and anonymous Spatial Intelligence data, in order to improve operations and increase user safety and satisfaction. Our international team of scientists and engineers drive the development of our solutions from Paris, San Francisco, Sophia-Antipolis (Nice) & Hong Kong. To support our global outreach, we also operate a commercial office in Spain. You can find below an interesting link about who we are and what we do : Insights about Outsight Our Passenger Flow Traffic Monitoring solution is trusted by the world’s leading airports and train stations across four continents, including the most renowned hubs celebrated for their operational excellence and exceptional passenger experience. We also deploy our solutions in other markets such as Tourism, Retail and Sports. Additionally, our Car Traffic Remote Monitoring product is trusted by several Tier 1 customers, including BMW. Context Once deployed on customers site, the Outsight products need to be evaluated to assess proper deployment and configuration through a combination of automated and manual performances evaluation. You will work with product and delivery teams to make sure Outsight products are accepted by customers, regulators, and business owners. You will provide documentation, processes and tools to support acceptance activities on deliveries and support the delivery team to analyse results. Your responsibilities Define & Plan Define the customer acceptance test strategy after delivery: scope, objectives, types of tests (user, contract, regulation), resources and tools for all major Outsight product features Build a test plan: timeline, resources, deliverables. Translate requirements into measurable acceptance criteria. Design & Develop Define and implement Outsight products automated and manual performances evaluations (mainly using Python scripting) Select, maintain and develop hardware and software tools needed for acceptance tests. Support execution with customers and delivery teams. Analyze results and execution to improve test coverage and efficiency. What makes the role important You are the go-to person for all aspects of customer acceptance testing, from tests and criteria definition to tools implementation and support. You don’t run every test, but you ensure the right criteria, tools, and processes are in place so that Outsight products can be accepted flawlessly. You are the link between Product and delivery teams to demonstrate and validate the Outsight products in customer environments. Expected Skills Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Industrial, Automotive —or equivalent practical experience Minimum 3 years in a similar role, demonstrating effective project execution, customer-centric support, and technical engagement. Data analysis skills, including pre-processing, visualization and statistical analysis Strong skills in Python and usual API interaction Solid IT and networking fundamentals Customer-centric mindset with a commitment to delivering a high-quality support experience. Clear communicator with the ability to simplify and explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Fluent in English (French is a plus). Willing and able to travel for on-site deployments and customer support. Curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies. Why join us? Be part of the team pioneering Spatial Intelligence solutions at unprecedented scale—the breakthrough technology transforming how the world’s most prestigious airports, infrastructure operators, and smart cities understand and optimize physical flows. As a 7-time Gartner-recognized category-defining leader with dozens of global awards including “Edge AI Product of the Year,” “LiDAR Leader Award,” “CES Best of Innovation” and many more, we’re backed by 37 patents and deployments with the most prestigious (and challenging) customers across four continents. Join our international team of world-class experienced engineers and business leaders solving humanity’s most complex spatial challenges, from passenger flow optimization to autonomous robotics coordination, while working at the cutting edge of 3D AI, LiDAR perception, and real-time analytics. Supported by rock-solid investors including BNP Paribas, BPI France, Energy Innovation Capital and Demeter who back our long-term vision, this is your opportunity to shape how physical and digital worlds interact, with the resources, growth trajectory, and technical challenges that will accelerate your career in ways traditional companies cannot offer. Outsight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Outsighters don't make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Outsight also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
ABOUT US Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces. Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Software Engineer - Validation, you will build the "machine that tests the machine." You sit at the intersection of Hardware, Software, and DevOps. Your mission is to develop the hardware benches and software pipelines that allow the validation team to scale from testing 1 drone to 100 drones efficiently. RESPONSIBILITIES * Automation: Develop Python scripts and tools to automate log analysis, telemetry parsing, and report generation. * CI/CD Integration: Work with the software team to integrate physical hardware tests into the continuous integration pipeline. * HIL Development: Design and build Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches to simulate flight conditions in the lab. * Bonus: Design mechanical fixtures and jigs (CAD) to assist in repeatable physical testing. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS * Background in Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, or Mechatronics. * Strong proficiency in Python (C++ is a plus). * Experience building test benches, HIL systems, or automated test equipment (ATE). * Familiarity with DevOps tools (Docker, Jenkins, Git) and Linux environments. * Bonus: A background in robotic or drones is a plus. * Bonus: Mechanical design skills (CAD) for building custom test rigs. We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.
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 HDV tribe within the Hardware Operations team to support the development of a major new project and manage our expanding infrastructure. Your mission will be to develop and maintain a variety of software solutions, from internal scripting to complex SaaS platforms, in order to bridge the gap between software excellence and hardware performance within our sovereign cloud. YOUR FUTURE TEAM You will join a tight-knit, high-impact squad of 6 people (including an Engineering Manager and a Tech Lead) dedicated to building QCS - the core software engine powering our physical infrastructure. We operate at the rare intersection of robust application software and data center hardware. The Mix: Our team balances core Python development, complex React frontends, and automated IaC pipelines. You will work alongside peers who understand both code architecture and physical infrastructure constraints. How We Work: We run on a lightweight Scrum framework, prioritizing engineering excellence, clean design patterns, and high-impact project milestones. The Scaler Spirit: We thrive in a highly collaborative, international environment. We value open technical debates, continuous knowledge sharing, and giving every engineer the autonomy to shape the product. YOUR DAILY ROUTINE Develop Core Product Features: Write clean, structured application code in Python to power our hardware update, testing, and inventory systems Own Your Domain (Frontend or DevOps): Depending on your track, you will either architect complex React/TypeScript admin interfaces or manage our Proxmox clusters, secrets, and automated deployments using Terraform and Ansible. Bridge Low-Level to High-Level: Work on a diverse codebase ranging from hardware-level data collection to web APIs. Drive a New Infrastructure Initiative: Partner with the team to design and ship the next major milestones of our next-generation architecture. Keep the Foundation Rock-Solid: Optimize, refactor, and test a significant volume of existing code to guarantee stability during long-running hardware validation tests. Maintain Engineering Excellence: Participate in rigorous peer code reviews, champion clean architecture, and engage in lightweight Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprints, retros). ABOUT YOU HARDSKILLS: Your major – Core Software Engineering (Essential): Strong proficiency in Applicative Python: You are a software engineer at heart. You care about clean code, architecture, testing, API design, and building robust backend systems. You have at least 4 years of experience writing structured application code. Your minor – Choose Your Secondary Strength (At least one):You don’t need to know our entire stack, but you should bring professional experience in at least one of these cross-cutting areas: The Frontend Track: Experience building highly responsive web applications using React and TypeScript. Proficient in modern state management and data-fetching patterns. Comfortable handling complex asynchronous states, long-polling, or real-time updates. The DevOps/IaC Track: Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation pipelines. Ansible and Terraform to provision virtualized clusters (Proxmox, …), building robust GitLab CI/CD workflows using Docker containers, and/or deploying/managing core APIs on Kubernetes. Orchestrating service VMs and automating system-level scripts or image builds is highly valued. Nice to have: The Systems Track: Solid foundations in Linux Sysadmin, networking protocols (VLANs, routing), bare-metal provisioning (DHCP, PXE, TFTP), or building custom Linux OS images (e.g., debootstrap/casper/mkosi). Bonus points if you've ever interacted with physical hardware labs or configuration management (like NX-OS). WHAT IF YOU HAVE LIGHT/NO EXPERIENCE IN THE OTHER MINOR TRACKS OR DON’T KNOW THE SYSTEMS SIDE ? Apply anyway. We know this is a highly specialized stack sitting at the intersection of bare-metal hardware and cloud software. We do not expect you to be an expert in everything on day one. What we do require is intense technical curiosity. SOFT SKILLS: Ability to work autonomously within a structured Scrum environment Highly involved, conscientious, and proactive in project delivery Excellent communicator with a collaborative "OneTeam" mindset Humble and open to constructive feedback Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills Continuous learner, eager to pick up new technologies and bridge technical gaps across our stack 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 Manager to understand your technical skills and approach to the role (45 min) Technical interview with the Tech Lead to validate your expertise (around 2h on site) Final interview to deepen discussions and assess your fit with the team (45 min) HR interview 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.