Mistral AI
Technology
AppliedAI,TechnicalLead,ForwardDeployedAIEngineer
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“Applied AI, Technical Lead, Forward Deployed AI Engineer at Mistral AI. Skills: Applied AI, Technical Lead, AI solutions, LLM deployment. Deliver critical lines of code. De-risk critical project parts”
Industry & Context.
De-risk critical project parts; Translate customer requirements into solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD or Master’s degree in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field, 7+ years of experience in AI/ML, 2+ years in a technical leadership role, Proven track record of leading teams to deliver complex AI projects, Deep expertise in fine-tuning LLMs, Deep expertise in advanced RAG, Deep expertise in agentic systems, Deep expertise in deploying NLP applications at scale, Software engineering skills, Proficient in Python, Proficient in PyTorch, Proficient in modern AI frameworks, Fluent in English
Nice to Have
Experience with cloud platforms, Experience with MLOps tools, Contributed to open-source projects, Experience in customer-facing roles, Track record of driving technical strategy, Track record of influencing product direction
What You'll Do.
Deliver critical lines of code
De-risk critical project parts
Stay involved in coding
Stay involved in reviewing
Stay involved in optimizing AI solutions
Provide technical guidance
Provide best practices for deploying GenAI applications
Lead technical discussions during pre-sales
Translate customer requirements into solutions
Communicate Mistral’s technological advantages
Design complex AI systems
Oversee implementation of complex AI systems
Ensure alignment with Mistral’s product roadmap
Ensure alignment with open-source initiatives
Identify emerging trends in AI
Evaluate new methodologies
Champion best practices for fine-tuning
Champion best practices for inference
Champion best practices for deployment
Work closely with product managers
Work closely with researchers
Work closely with engineers
Ensure seamless integration of customer feedback
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Research teams; Product teams; Engineering teams; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Technical communication; Articulate complex concepts; Communicate to executives; Communicate to engineers
Full Job Description
## Description 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: 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
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