Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Who you are

• 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
• 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
• If you’re excited about leading technical innovation and solving real-world challenges with AI, we’d love to hear from you!

What the job involves

• 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
• 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
• How We Work in Applied AI:
• We care about people and outputs
• What matters is what you ship, not the time you spend on it
• Bureaucracy is where urgency goes to vanish. You talk to whoever you need to talk to. The best idea wins, whether it comes from a principal engineer or someone in their first week
• Always ask why. The best solutions come from deep understanding, not from copying what worked before
• We say what we mean. Feedback is direct, timely, and given because we care
• No politics. Low ego, high standards
• We embrace an unstructured environment and find joy in it
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive bonus structure
• Equity
• Opportunities for professional growth and development