Applied AI, Technical Lead, Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Mistral; Paris; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mistral AI seeks a Technical Lead, Applied AI to drive the technical strategy, execution, and delivery of complex AI solutions for enterprise customers. You will lead Applied AI Engineers, ensure deployment of products, and guide high‑impact, scalable AI use cases from pre‑sales to post‑implementation.

You will bridge cutting‑edge AI research with real-world applications, supervise architecture, fine‑tuning, RAG and agentic workflows, and collaborate with research, product and engineering to

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and able to communicate with executives and engineers.
• PhD or Master’s degree in AI, ML, CS or related field is required.
• 7+ years in AI/ML with at least 2+ years in technical leadership focused on AI products.

Responsabilités

• Deliver as an IC the critical lines of code for complex projects, hands-on and de-risk key components.
• Lead technical teams of Applied AI Engineers with mentorship and best practices.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable AI solutions during pre-sales and delivery.
• Design and oversee deployment of complex AI systems including fine-tuning and RAG.
• Drive innovation and evaluate new tools and methodologies for AI deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers, researchers and engineers to integrate feedback into development.

Connaissances

English fluency

Python

PyTorch

LLM fine-tuning

RAG

Agentic systems

Cloud platforms

API design

Full-stack development

Technical leadership

Technical communication

Formation

PhD or MSc in AI/ML/CS

Outils

LangChain

Hugging Face

Description du poste

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.

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 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 code of our complex projects, hands‑on and de‑risk the critical parts.
• 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.

About You

• Fluent in English.
• Hold a PhD or Master’s degree in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 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.
• 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.
• Deep expertise in fine‑tuning LLMs, advanced RAG, agentic systems and deploying NLP applications at scale.
• 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.
• Strong software engineering skills, including API design, backend/full‑stack development, and system architecture.
• Excellent technical communication, able to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences, including executives and engineers.
• Thrives in fast‑paced, collaborative environments and is 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!

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. For the most up‑to‑date details on benefits available in your location, please refer to our Benefits page.

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