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Technical Lead, Applied AI

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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 system

s, 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!

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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!

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