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About the Role

Mistral AI is seeking a Technical Lead, Applied AI to drive the technical strategy, execution, and delivery of complex AI solutions for enterprise customers. You will lead project teams, ensure successful deployment of products, and develop high-impact AI use cases. This role involves acting as the primary technical point of contact for strategic customers and collaborating with internal teams to shape offerings.

Responsibilities

Deliver critical lines of code for complex projects, staying hands-on in coding, reviewing, and optimizing AI solutions.
Lead technical teams of Applied AI Engineers, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
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 AI trends and evaluating new tools and methodologies.
Work closely with product managers, researchers, and engineers to integrate customer feedback into product development.

Requirements

PhD or Master’s degree in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field.
7/8+ 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 from prototyping to production.
Deep expertise in fine-tuning LLMs, advanced RAG, agentic systems, and deploying NLP applications at scale.
Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, and modern AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face).
Strong software engineering skills, including API design, backend/full-stack development, and system architecture.
Excellent technical communication skills, able to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and mentor technical talent.
Experience in customer-facing roles is ideal.
Track record of driving technical strategy and influencing product direction is ideal.

Skills

AI/ML
Technical Leadership
AI Products
Enterprise Solutions
Fine-tuning LLMs
Advanced RAG
Agentic Systems
NLP Applications
Python
PyTorch
LangChain
Hugging Face
Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
MLOps Tools
API Design
Backend Development
Full-stack Development
System Architecture
Technical Communication
Mentoring
Open-source contributions (ideal)

Location

Europe
North America
Asia
Middle East

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

7/8+ years of experience in AI/ML
2+ years in a technical leadership role

Education Level

PhD or Master’s degree in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field

Benefits

Healthcare coverage
Parental leave
Retirement plans
Relocation support
Wellness programs
Meal and transportation allowances

About the Company

Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions, from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute.
Partners with enterprises in finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector.
Co-creates customized AI systems that enterprises can run on their terms.
A dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society.
Diverse workforce thriving in competitive environments and committed to driving innovation.
Teams are distributed between Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.
Creative, low-ego and team-spirited culture.