Lead Applied AI Engineer (Fullstack Focus)

Mistral AI is seeking an Applied AI Engineer to facilitate the adoption of its products among customers and collaborate with them to address complex technical challenges. The Applied AI Engineer - Software Engineer will be an integral part of our Applied AI Engineering team, which is dedicated to driving the successful deployment of Mistral AI products. They will work hand-in-hand with customers from the pre-sale stage to post-implementation, ensuring our solutions meet and exceed client expectations.

Responsibilities

Deliver as an IC the critical lines of codes of 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 into Mistral's product development cycle

Requirements

Fluent in English and Korean; Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; 5+ years as a technical individual contributor on cutting-edge technologies; Strong technical coding skills in Python and TypeScript; Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, NextJS, or VueJS; Experience with back-end technologies such as NodeJS; Solid understanding of software development principles, including design patterns, data structures, and algorithms; Strong communication skills with an ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms with technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to have

Experience with LLM/GenAI models; Contributed to open-source projects or libraries; Experience as a Customer Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineer, Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect or Technical Product Manager

Benefits

Healthcare coverage; Parental leave; Retirement plans; Relocation support; Wellness programs; Meal and transportation allowances; Other location-specific perks