About the Role
As an AI Deployment Strategist with a Science Focus, you will drive the adoption and deployment of Mistral's AI solutions for science-heavy projects. You will work closely with customers from strategic vision to production implementation in domains like computer vision, robotics, and embodied AI, ensuring they achieve transformative outcomes in specialized AI applications. This role sits at the intersection of deep technical expertise, business strategy, and hands-on deployment, directly contributing to expanding Mistral's capabilities in cutting-edge AI domains.
Responsibilities
- Lead executive-level workshops to identify science-specific business challenges and opportunities where Mistral's AI can drive step-change improvements.
- Co-create AI adoption roadmaps with customers, articulating the "art of the possible" and a clear path to value.
- Collaborate with Account Executives to develop business cases for technically complex, science-driven solutions and quantify ROI.
- Architect end-to-end AI solutions for specialized domains, integrating Mistral's models and platform into science-specific workflows.
- Partner with the Applied AI and Research teams to design, prototype, and deploy science-focused AI solutions in production.
- Own the execution of science-heavy pilot projects and proofs-of-value.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to customers on science-driven AI strategies.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to technical and business outcomes in science domains.
- Proactively identify expansion opportunities within accounts for science applications.
- Act as the bridge between customers and Mistral's Research and Applied AI teams, synthesizing feedback to influence product and research roadmaps.
- Develop reusable assets, best practices, and playbooks for science domain deployments.
- Travel (~30-60%) to foster deep client relationships and support on-site deployment of specialized solutions.
Requirements
- 2+ years in a client-facing technical role (e.g., data science consulting, research engineering, or technical sales) with strong background in AI science domains (computer vision, robotics, embodied AI, etc.).
- Deep technical knowledge of AI/ML/Data Science with specialization in science domains, and the credibility to advise highly technical audiences.
- Hands-on experience building and deploying science-focused AI applications (Python, C++, or similar) to demonstrate value in specialized domains.
- Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
- Executive presence and communication skills to influence senior stakeholders (VP, C-level) on technically advanced solutions.
- Hands-on experience building and deploying AI applications (Python) in science domains.
- Resilient, results-driven, and comfortable leading through influence in a highly technical, collaborative environment.
- Experience with research-to-production transitions and working with research teams is a plus.
Skills
- AI/ML/Data Science
- Computer Vision
- Robotics
- Embodied AI
- Python
- C++
Experience Level
- 2+ years
Education Level
- Degree in a scientific field (e.g., Computer Science, Robotics, Physics, Mathematics)
- PhD is a plus
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage
- Parental leave
- Retirement plans
- Relocation support
- Wellness programs
- Meal and transportation allowances
- Other location-specific perks
About the Company
- 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.
