Applied AI, Technical Lead, Forward Deployed AI Engineer - EMEA

Mistral AI • Paris, TX

74d

About The Position

Mistral AI is seeking a Technical Lead, Applied AI to drive the technical strategy, execution, and delivery of complex AI solutions for our enterprise customers. In this role, you will lead a project teams of Applied AI Engineers, ensuring the successful deployment of Mistral AI products and the development of high-impact, scalable AI use cases. You will act as the primary technical point of contact for our most strategic customers, guiding them through the entire lifecycle-from pre-sales to post-implementation-while collaborating closely with research, product, and engineering teams to shape the future of our offerings. As a Technical Lead, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and real-world enterprise applications, ensuring our solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with both customer needs and Mistral's technological vision.

Requirements

• Fluent in English.
• 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 focused on AI products or enterprise solutions.
• 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.
• 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, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Contributed to open-source projects, particularly in the LLM or AI space.
• Experience in customer-facing roles 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees