Engineering Team Lead — AI Platform & Dev Experience

Mistral; Paris; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Relocation support

Meal and transportation allowances

Job summary

Mistral is seeking an Engineering Team Lead in Paris to build and scale core platform infrastructure for AI products. You will split time between hands-on coding and strategic leadership, guiding design, development, and deployment across cross-functional teams.

You will own the software lifecycle, drive roadmaps, ensure performance and quality, and mentor engineers to grow the team and capabilities. Join a distributed, innovative AI company shaping enterprise solutions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and at least one web framework (FastAPI, Django, Flask).
• Proficiency in C#, Golang, TypeScript and at least one web framework.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience building and leading engineering teams.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Business).
• Knowledge of databases, caching mechanisms, and messaging systems.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ownership mindset and ability to ship products end-to-end.
• Excellent communication skills and a low-ego, team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Remove obstacles and create an environment where your team can focus on building solutions.
• Translate product vision into technical reality, collaborating closely with the Product team.
• Ensure applications are performant, stable, and responsive.
• Uphold high code quality standards through reviews, testing, and automation.
• Own the full software development process, from design to deployment.
• Plan projects, including roadmaps, deadlines, and task allocation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Engineering, Product, and Design.
• Support team growth through hiring, onboarding, and mentorship.

Skills

Python

C#

Golang

TypeScript

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Ownership

Tools

FastAPI

Django

Flask

Web frameworks

Distributed systems

Job description

Mistral is seeking an Engineering Team Lead in Paris to build and scale core platform infrastructure for AI products. You will split time between hands-on coding and strategic leadership, guiding design, development, and deployment across cross-functional teams.

You will own the software lifecycle, drive roadmaps, ensure performance and quality, and mentor engineers to grow the team and capabilities. Join a distributed, innovative AI company shaping enterprise solutions.