Job Specifications
About Mistral
At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time, and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life.
We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products, and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise needs, whether on-premises or in cloud environments. Our offerings include le Chat, the AI assistant for life and work.
We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between France, USA, UK, Germany, and Singapore. We are creative, low-ego, and team-spirited.
Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. See more about our culture on mistral.ai/careers.
About The Job: Technical Lead, Applied AI
Mistral AI is seeking a Technical Lead, Applied AI to drive the technical strategy, execution, and delivery of complex AI solutions for our enterprise customers. In this role, you will lead a project teams of Applied AI Engineers, ensuring the successful deployment of Mistral AI products and the development of high-impact, scalable AI use cases.
You will act as the primary technical point of contact for our most strategic customers, guiding them through the entire lifecycle--from pre-sales to post-implementation--while collaborating closely with research, product, and engineering teams to shape the future of our offerings.
As a Technical Lead, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and real-world enterprise applications, ensuring our solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with both customer needs and Mistral's technological vision.
What you will do
Deliver as an IC the critical lines of codes of our complex projects, you'll be hands-on and de-risk the critical parts of our complex projects. You'll stay deeply involved in coding, reviewing, and optimizing AI solutions
Lead technical teams of Applied AI Engineers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and best practices for deploying state-of-the-art GenAI applications across industries
Lead technical discussions during pre-sales, translating customer requirements into actionable solutions and communicating Mistral's technological advantages to diverse stakeholders
Design and oversee the implementation of complex AI systems, including fine-tuning, RAG, agentic workflows, and custom LLM applications, ensuring alignment with Mistral's product roadmap and open-source initiatives
Drive innovation by identifying emerging trends in AI, evaluating new tools and methodologies, and championing best practices for fine-tuning, inference, and deployment
Work closely with product managers, researchers, and engineers to ensure seamless integration of customer feedback into Mistral's product development cycle
About You
You are fluent in English
You hold a PhD or Master's degree in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field
You have 7/8+ years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership role (e.g., Tech Lead, Engineering Manager, or Solutions Architect) focused on AI products or enterprise solutions
You have a proven track record of leading teams to deliver complex AI projects, from prototyping to production, in industries such as tech, finance, healthcare, or industrial automation
You possess deep expertise in fine-tuning LLMs, advanced RAG, agentic systems, and deploying NLP applications at scale
You are proficient in Python, PyTorch, and modern AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and MLOps tools is a plus
You have strong software engineering skills, including API design, backend/full-stack development, and system architecture
You excel in technical communication, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives and engineers
You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and are passionate about mentoring and growing technical talent
Ideally, you have:
Contributed to open-source projects, particularly in the LLM or AI space
Experience in customer-facing roles (e.g., Solutions Architect, Customer Engineer, or Technical Product Manager) with a focus on enterprise AI adoption
A track record of driving technical strategy and influencing product direction based on customer needs and market opportunities
Why join us? You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of AI adoption in enterprises, work with a world-class team, and contribute to open-source projects that impact millions. If you're excited about leading technical innovation and solving real-world challenges with AI, we'd love to hear from you!
Why join us?
You'll have the opportunity to shape the f