Job Specifications
About Mistral
At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life.
We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise needs, whether on-premises or in cloud environments. Our offerings include le Chat, the AI assistant for life and work.
We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society.
Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.
Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. See more about our culture on https://mistral.ai/careers.
Role summary
We are seeking passionate and skilled software engineers to join our team. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to build and develop our core platform (API & DX Console, AI Tooling, Connectors, Observability, User Admin & Billing, Partnerships...) contributing to its development and enhancement. Your work will directly impact the developer experience, making it more engaging, efficient and intuitive.
What you will do
Depending on your skills and field of expertise, you will be involved in key components of our technology, including:
Empower Your Team: Act as a facilitator and orchestrator, removing obstacles and fostering an environment where your team can focus on creating impactful solutions
Bridge Product and Technology: Serve as the key liaison with our Product team, translating vision into technical reality with a keen eye for UI/UX sensibility
Performance Excellence: Ensure our applications are high-performing, stable, and responsive, continuously enhancing user satisfaction
Code Quality and Automation: Uphold the highest standards of code quality through rigorous reviews, unit testing, and automation
Thought Leadership: Support your team by delivering great experiences while hiring, onboarding, and all-around elevating your people
End-to-end Ownership: Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring our the team's projects are delivered efficiently and on time
A Technical Lead at Mistral AI spends a good chunk of the time coding and another part on strategic topics like :
Project planning (roadmap, deadlines, task allocation...)
Collaborating with stakeholders (other Engineering leads, Product Managers/Designers...)
Supporting career growth (hiring, onboarding...)
About You
7+ years of relevant professional work experience
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
Proficient in Python and at least one related web framework (FastAPI, Django, Flask...)
Experience with large-scale distributed systems
Experience with building and leading an high-performing team
Experience with working with cross functional teams like product, design, business, etc
Knowledge of databases, caching mechanisms and messaging systems
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Ownership and capacity to ship products end-to-end
Excellent communication skills
Low ego and team spirit mindset
Autonomous and self-starter
Now, it would be ideal if you had experience with:
Expertise on various topics (Integration, Partnerships, Security, User management, Billing...)
Frontend development skills (Typescript, React, NextJS...)
infrastructure management (Docker, CI/CD, K8s, Helm, Terraform...)
AI/ML engineering
Hiring Process
Recruiter Screening (45min)
Hiring Manager Interview (30min)
Live-Coding interview (45min)
System Design Interview (45min)
Deep Dive Interview (60min)
Culture-fit discussion (30min)
Reference checks