Research Engineer - Palo Alto

Mistral AI; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mistral AI is seeking a Research Engineer in Palo Alto to build AI systems and accelerate research. The role involves developing AI models, collaborating with the science team, and creating tools to enhance product interfaces. Candidates should have a Master’s or PhD in computer science, experience in deep learning, and proficiency in AI frameworks.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Generous equity

Health: Competitive healthcare program

Pension: 401K (6% matching)

PTO: 18 days

Transportation reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Monthly meal stipend

Visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• Master’s in computer science or PhD preferred.
• Background in research with lab experience.
• Experience with LLMs and deep learning.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement AI models and algorithms.
• Interface research with product development.
• Conduct research on AI technologies.

Skills

Deep learning

Natural Language Processing

AI frameworks

Education

Master’s in computer science or PhD

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Jax

Job description

About Mistral

At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time, and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life.

We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise needs, whether on-premises or in cloud environments. Our offerings include le Chat, the AI assistant for life and work.

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 France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.

Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. See more about our culture onhttps://mistral.ai/careers.

Mistral AI are hiring experts in the role of pre-training and fine-tuning large language models.

Role Summary

-As a Research Engineer here, you will be responsible for building our AI systems

-Working hand in hand with our science team, you will help us accelerate research

-Location: Palo Alto, US

What you will do

-Help accelerate researchers by taking on more complex parts of pipelines and building appropriate tools.

-Help interface our research with the products we build

-Conduct research on the latest AI and machine learning technologies

-Develop and implement AI models and algorithms, designing and executing the required experimental protocols

-Write simple and efficient machine-learning code

-Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept models for AI applications

About the Research Engineering team

-The team will be located in Paris, London or Palo Alto

-Our Research engineering team is embedded in our Science team

-Our engineers can fluidly move on the production/research spectrum depending on where their needs are or where their interests lie

About you

-Master’s in computer science (or equivalent) or ideally a Phd

-Background in research and have a previous experience working in a lab

-Experience with deep learning, natural language processing, LLMs

-Hands-on experience with AI frameworks and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Jax)

-Have experience working with large distributed systems

-Self-starter and autonomous

-Low-ego

-Collaborative and have a real team player mindset

What We Offer

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Generous Equity

️ Health : Competitive Healthcare program (Medical Provider: Blueshield of California 100% coverage for employee, 75% for dependents)

Pension : 401K (6% matching)

️ PTO : 18 days

Transportation: Reimburse office parking charges, or $120/month for public transport

Coaching: we offer Betterup coaching on a voluntary basis

Sport: $120/month reimbursement for gym membership

Meal stipend: $400 monthly allowance for meals (solution might evolve as we grow bigger)

???? Visa sponsorship