Applied AI, Technical Lead - Forward Deployed Machine Learning Engineer

Mistral AI • New York, NY

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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

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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 system s, 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees