AI Inference API Engineering Lead

Mistral; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Relocation support

Wellness programs

Job summary

Mistral is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to join our Inference API team. You will lead a new team focused on evolving our inference stack, shipping enterprise-level features, and aligning API formats.

You’ll scale the team, set priorities, and foster a healthy engineering culture while collaborating with Product and Design to deliver end-to-end solutions that empower customers worldwide. This is a high-visibility role with the opportunity to shape how Mistral's technology is adopted

Qualifications

• Experience building and managing engineering teams.
• 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 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.

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

Engineering leadership

Python

FastAPI

Django

Flask

C#

Golang

TypeScript

Distributed systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Mistral is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to join our Inference API team. You will lead a new team focused on evolving our inference stack, shipping enterprise-level features, and aligning API formats.

You’ll scale the team, set priorities, and foster a healthy engineering culture while collaborating with Product and Design to deliver end-to-end solutions that empower customers worldwide. This is a high-visibility role with the opportunity to shape how Mistral's technology is adopted