Applied AI, Technical Lead, Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Mistral AI is seeking a Technical Lead, Applied AI to drive the technical strategy, execution, and delivery of complex AI solutions for enterprise customers.

As a Technical Lead, 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.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver critical lines of code for complex projects, staying hands-on and de-risking critical parts
• Lead technical teams of Applied AI Engineers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and best practices
• Lead technical discussions during pre-sales, translating customer requirements into actionable solutions
• Design and oversee the implementation of complex AI systems, including fine-tuning, RAG, agentic workflows, and custom LLM applications
• Drive innovation by identifying emerging trends in AI, evaluating new tools and methodologies, and championing best practices
• Work closely with product managers, researchers, and engineers to ensure seamless integration of customer feedback

Requirements:

• PhD or Master's degree in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership role
• Proven track record of leading teams to deliver complex AI projects
• Deep expertise in fine-tuning LLMs, advanced RAG, agentic systems, and deploying NLP applications at scale
• Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, and modern AI frameworks
• Strong software engineering skills, including API design, backend/full-stack development, and system architecture
• Excellent technical communication skills

Benefits:

• Opportunity to shape the future of AI adoption in enterprises
• Work with a world-class team
• Contribute to open-source projects that impact millions