Engineering Team Lead, Backend

Mistral; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plans

Relocation support

Meal and transportation allowances

Job summary

Mistral is seeking an Engineering Team Lead to build and develop the core platform for our AI products. This role blends technical execution with leadership to deliver robust systems for developers and users.

You will split time between hands-on coding and strategic leadership, guiding project planning, stakeholder collaboration, and team growth to drive long-term success. Join a collaborative, fast-moving team with distributed colleagues across Europe and beyond, where ownership and high-code

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

Distributed systems

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

FastAPI

Django

Flask

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.

The Role

As an Engineering Team Lead, you will build and develop the core platform that supports our AI products. This role combines technical execution with leadership, ensuring our systems work effectively for developers and users.

Your work will directly improve the developer experience, making it more efficient and intuitive. The team builds reliable infrastructure that supports our products and enables seamless integration for both internal and external users.

You will split your time between hands‑on coding and strategic leadership, including project planning, stakeholder collaboration, and team growth. This balance allows you to drive technical solutions while guiding the team toward long‑term success.

What You Will Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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, such as Product, Design, and 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.

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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