AI Deployment Strategist

Mistral AI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Relocation support

Wellness programs

Job summary

Mistral AI in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an AI Deployment Strategist, an individual contributor role that drives adoption and scaling of GenAI solutions, partnering with Sales and clients. You will implement and tailor AI models into customer infrastructure, integrate APIs, and guide deployments from pilot to production while coordinating with product and R&D teams.

This position requires frequent travel (30–60%) and hands-on collaboration with client offices, with a focus on delivering

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific field with customer-facing experience.
• Experience implementing AI/ML products in enterprise context.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-sales calls to understand client needs and tailor solutions.
• Guide deployment and integration of GenAI products with client infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Sales to advance pipeline with technical insights.
• Provide ongoing customer success and post-deployment support.
• Translate business goals into AI-driven implementation plans.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

APIs integration

Frontend integration

Customer-facing

Project management

AI/ML knowledge

English fluency

Sales qualification

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related

Tools

REST APIs

Frontend frameworks (React/Vue)

Job description

About Mistral

Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems—across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector—co‑creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms.

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 Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are creative, low‑ego and team‑spirited.

Role Summary

• As our AI Deployment Strategist, you'll be the catalyst driving the adoption and scaling of cutting‑edge AI solutions. It's a purely IC role.
• You'll work at the intersection of innovation and impact, empowering businesses to leverage GenAI for transformative results.
• You'll partner with Sales Executives in tailoring Mistral's offering into impactful solutions meeting with prospects needs.
• You'll design implementation projects and scope the required resources on both Mistral and customer side.
• You'll guide companies in integrating GenAI solutions, making AI a tangible part of their operations.
• You'll drive the scaling of GenAI technologies, ensuring seamless transitions from concept to production.
• You'll partner closely with our product and science teams to deliver state‑of‑the‑art AI solutions tailored to client needs.
• You'll tackle complex business problems with AI, delivering measurable outcomes and strategic advantages.
• You'll contribute to the evolution of AI technology, influencing how businesses operate and compete in the modern world.

You will travel approximately 30 to 60% of your time.

Your role will involve spending time at the client’s office.

What you will do

Your scope will be as follows:

Pre‑Sales & Sales Activities

• Conduct pre‑sales calls to understand potential clients’ needs, challenges, and aspirations.
• Lead qualification calls to pinpoint prospects who would gain the most from our solutions.
• Collaborate with the sales team to advance the sale pipeline, providing technical expertise and insights where necessary.

Product Implementation, Integration & Deployment

• Guide and support customers in deploying our models and products into their infrastructure.
• Work closely with customers to fine‑tune models according to their specific requirements.
• Assist clients in integrating our APIs into their front‑end interfaces, ensuring a smooth user experience.
• Regularly liaise with the product and technical teams to relay feedback and suggest improvements.
• Design and develop product features that would meet the need of many customers.

Customer Success & Support

• Continually ensure that the customer is maximizing the product's potential.
• Provide post‑deployment support, addressing any issues or challenges that arise promptly.
• Conduct periodic reviews with customers to ascertain their satisfaction and gather feedback.
• Offer recommendations for product optimisations or new features based on customer feedback.
• Develop these features if needed.

Delivering value to the customers

• Execute on effective technical discovery to understand potential clients’ needs, challenges, and desired outcomes in collaboration with Account Executives.
• Contribute to effectively identifying, qualifying, and disqualifying opportunities where Mistral solutions can unlock the most value for the customer.
• On the project, influence evaluation criteria and gain control of evaluations and the evaluation process.
• Create a strategic vision for the customer on the project, based on a deep understanding of their strategy, desired positive business outcomes, and required capabilities.

About you

• You hold a degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, etc.)
• You have been involved in a customer facing role
• Passion for AI, with a constant drive to stay updated and ahead of the curve
• Proven experience in product implementation in AI or machine learning products
• You have strong project & stakeholder management skills
• You are proficient in developing custom prototypes using frameworks in Python or Javascript
• You have foundational knowledge in AI/ML/Data science
• Proficient in understanding and developing code
• Familiarity with front‑end interfaces and integration processes.
• You have ability to connect technology and business value
• You are result driven and resilient
• Fluent in English
• Being familiar with sales qualification concepts is a strong plus

We are looking for adaptable team players who excel in a fast‑paced environment and are ready to frequently support pre‑sales as well as deployment tasks, contributing to our shared goals and success.

Hiring Process

• Talent Acquisition screening call
• 30min Hiring Manager Interview
• 45min Business Acumen Interview
• 60min Technical Deep Dive on LLMs
• Panel (Home Prep & Restitution)
• 30min Value Talk
• Reference check

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and work‑life balance. Benefits vary by country and may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, meal and transportation allowances, and other location‑specific perks.

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