Mistral AI · 1 month ago
Applied AI, Technical Lead - Forward Deployed Machine Learning Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expMistral AI is a pioneering company in the AI sector, dedicated to simplifying tasks and enhancing creativity through advanced technology. The Technical Lead for Applied AI will be responsible for driving the technical strategy and delivery of AI solutions for enterprise customers, leading project teams, and ensuring the successful deployment of Mistral AI products.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingOpen Source
Responsibilities
Deliver as an IC the critical lines of codes of our complex projects, you’ll be hands-on and de-risk the critical parts of our complex projects. You’ll stay deeply involved in coding, reviewing, and optimizing AI solutions
Lead technical teams of Applied AI Engineers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and best practices for deploying state-of-the-art GenAI applications across industries
Lead technical discussions during pre-sales, translating customer requirements into actionable solutions and communicating Mistral’s technological advantages to diverse stakeholders
Design and oversee the implementation of complex AI systems, including fine-tuning, RAG, agentic workflows, and custom LLM applications, ensuring alignment with Mistral’s product roadmap and open-source initiatives
Drive innovation by identifying emerging trends in AI, evaluating new tools and methodologies, and championing best practices for fine-tuning, inference, and deployment
Work closely with product managers, researchers, and engineers to ensure seamless integration of customer feedback into Mistral’s product development cycle
Qualification
Required
You hold a PhD or Master's degree in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field
You have 7/8+ years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership role (e.g., Tech Lead, Engineering Manager, or Solutions Architect) focused on AI products or enterprise solutions
You have a proven track record of leading teams to deliver complex AI projects, from prototyping to production, in industries such as tech, finance, healthcare, or industrial automation
You possess deep expertise in fine-tuning LLMs, advanced RAG, agentic systems, and deploying NLP applications at scale
You are proficient in Python, PyTorch, and modern AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and MLOps tools is a plus
You have strong software engineering skills, including API design, backend/full-stack development, and system architecture
You excel in technical communication, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives and engineers
You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and are passionate about mentoring and growing technical talent
Preferred
Contributed to open-source projects, particularly in the LLM or AI space
Experience in customer-facing roles (e.g., Solutions Architect, Customer Engineer, or Technical Product Manager) with a focus on enterprise AI adoption
A track record of driving technical strategy and influencing product direction based on customer needs and market opportunities
Benefits
Healthcare: Medical/Dental/Vision covered for you and your family
Pension : 401K (6% matching)
PTO : 18 days
Transportation: Reimburse office parking charges, or $120/month for public transport
Sport: $120/month reimbursement for gym membership
Meal stipend: $400 monthly allowance for meals (solution might evolve as we grow bigger)
Visa sponsorship
Coaching: we offer BetterUp coaching on a voluntary basis
Company
Mistral AI
Mistral AI is an AI platform that provides large language models and AI services tailored to diverse enterprise applications.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (14)
2024 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.18BKey Investors
ASMLMicrosoftAndreessen Horowitz
2025-09-09Series C· $1.99B
2024-06-11Series B· $502.64M
2024-06-11Debt Financing· $141.77M
Leadership Team
Arthur Mensch
Co-founder & CEO
Recent News
The French Tech Journal
2026-01-08
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