Applied AI, Technical Lead, Forward Deployed AI Engineer
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About the Role
Mistral AI seeks a Technical Lead to drive AI solutions for enterprise customers. You will lead teams of Applied AI Engineers, design and implement complex AI systems including fine-tuning, RAG, and agentic workflows, and act as the primary technical contact for strategic customers.
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Responsibilities
- Deliver as an IC the critical lines of code for complex projects
- 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 implementation of complex AI systems including fine tuning, RAG, agentic workflows, and custom LLM applications
- Drive innovation by identifying emerging trends in AI and championing best practices
- Collaborate 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 related field
- 7+ years of experience in AI/ML
- 2+ years in a technical leadership role (Tech Lead, Engineering Manager, or Solutions Architect) focused on AI products or enterprise solutions
- 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
- Proficient 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
- Fluent in English
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About Mistral
- Mistral provides full stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute.
- We partner with enterprises across high stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector.
- Our teams are distributed between Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.
About The Job
- Mistral AI is seeking a Technical Lead, Applied AI to drive technical strategy, execution, and delivery of complex AI solutions for enterprise customers.
- You will lead project teams of Applied AI Engineers, ensuring successful deployment of Mistral AI products.
- You will act as the primary technical point of contact for strategic customers, guiding them through the entire lifecycle.
What You Will Do
- Deliver as an IC the critical lines of code of our complex projects.
- 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 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.
- Work closely with product managers, researchers, and engineers to ensure seamless integration of customer feedback.
How We Work In Applied AI
- We care about people and outputs.
- What matters is what you ship, not the time you spend on it.
- Bureaucracy is where urgency goes to vanish. You talk to whoever you need to talk to.
- Always ask why. The best solutions come from deep understanding.
- We say what we mean. Feedback is direct, timely, and given because we care.
- No politics. Low ego, high standards.
- We embrace an unstructured environment and find joy in it.
About You
- You are fluent in English.
- 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.
- You have a proven track record of leading teams to deliver complex AI projects.
- 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).
- You have strong software engineering skills, including API design, backend/full stack development, and system architecture.
- You excel in technical communication.
- You thrive in fast paced, collaborative environments and are passionate about mentoring.
Ideally, you have
- 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).
- A track record of driving technical strategy and influencing product direction.
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