Head of Applied AI Engineering, Korea

Mistral AI is seeking a Head of Applied AI Engineering, to facilitate the adoption of its products among customers and collaborate with them to address complex technical challenges. The role is an integral part of our Applied AI Engineering team, which is dedicated to driving the successful deployment of Mistral AI products and building complex enterprises use-cases. In this role, you’ll lead customer relations involving multiple stakeholders (CEO/CTO, data scientists, and software engineers) and function as a key resource in externalizing our research in production settings.

Responsibilities

Deliver as an IC the critical lines of code 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; Work closely with product managers, researchers, and engineers to ensure seamless integration of customer feedback

Requirements

Fluent in English and Korean native; PhD / master in AI / data science or self-made; 10+ years as a technical individual contributor (data scientist or software engineer) on AI-based products; Experience in Fine Tuning LLMs, tackling advanced RAG or agentic use cases; Deep understanding of concepts and algorithms underlying machine learning and LLMs; Deep understanding of Cloud Infrastructure and how to deploy AI based products; Deployed or built products with large scale user base; Strong communication skills with an ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms with technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to have

Contributed to open-source projects in particular in the space of LLM; Experience as a Forward Deployed Engineer, Staff Engineer Machine Learning Engineer, Staff Data Scientist; Experience founding a startup or as a founding member of a fast growing startup

Benefits

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