About Mistral
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 Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.
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 experienced backend software engineers to join our Deployment team. You'll help deploy and integrate our products (models, APIs, AI Studio...) across multiple infrastructure configurations, from leading cloud service providers to self-hosted (private cloud and on-premises) solutions. You'll work closely with the research, product, solution architect and program management teams to serve our frontier models to customers wherever they use our technology.
What you will do
As a Software Engineer in the Deployment team, you will be responsible for:
• New releases – you will ensure fast and reliable launch of new products (from models to APIs) to customers
• Build and test infrastructure – you will work to improve and extend the infrastructure needed to package, deploy and integrate our core technology within first-party systems and third-party platforms
• Safety – you will help solve the unique challenges that come with maintaining AI safety on third-party platforms
• Observability and Monitoring – you will collaborate closely with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure our services achieve high availability and deliver state-of-the-art performance for our users
• Build automation to increase deployment performance (velocity, scalability)
• Foster architecture improvements to make our products deployable on all configurations (including on-premise)
• Drive cross-functional feature improvements with other product engineering teams (Le Chat, API/SDK, Mistral Code...)
• Contribute to key technology and architecture trade-offs to break our deployment stack down into small, maintainable and testable pieces
About you
• 5+ years of relevant professional work experience
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
• Excellent proficiency in backend software development (Python, Golang)
• Strong proficiency in infrastructure management (Docker, CI/CD, K8s, Helm, Terraform...)
• Good knowledge of cloud ecosystems and understanding of the challenges of deploying LLM in multiple environments (public cloud, private cloud, on-premises)
• Autonomous and self-starter profile
• Ability to communicate with influence
Hiring Process
Here is what you should expect:
• Introduction call - 30 min
• Hiring Manager Interview - 30 min
• Live-coding Interview (Python) - 45 min
• System Design Interview - 45 min
• Optional: Deep Dive Interview (Staff/Lead specific) - 60 min
• Culture-fit discussion - 30 min
• References
Location & Remote
The position is based in our Paris HQ offices and we encourage going to the office as much as we can (at least 3 days per week) to create bonds and smooth communication. Our remote policy aims to provide flexibility, improve work-life balance and increase productivity. Each manager can decide the amount of days worked remotely based on autonomy and a specific context (e.g. more flexibility can occur during summer). In any case, employees are expected to maintain regular communication with their teams and be available during core working hours.
What we offer
💰 Competitive salary and equity package
🧑⚕️ Health insurance
🚴 Transportation allowance
🥎 Sport allowance
🥕 Meal vouchers
💰 Private pension plan
🍼 Generous parental leave policy
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What do we offer?
We support our employees’ well-being, growth, and work-life balance, with a range of global benefits designed to meet the diverse needs of our team members worldwide.
Health & Family
- Healthcare Coverage 100% employer-sponsored premium plans for medical, dental, and vision care for you and your dependents.
- Parental Leave 20 weeks of paid leave for all primary parents.
- Childcare Support Reserved daycare seats or financial assistance for working parents.
Financial & Career Planning
- Retirement Plans Competitive employer-matched contributions in applicable markets (e.g., 6% 401k match in the US, 5% pension contribution in the UK) to secure your financial future.
- Relocation Support Financial assistance for moving expenses, visa sponsorship, and settling-in services for you and your family.
Daily Life & Wellness
- Meal Allowances Monthly stipends, vouchers, or catered in-office meals, depending on your office location.
- Transportation Support Monthly allowances for public transport, parking, or sustainable mobility
- Fitness & Wellness Subsidies or memberships for gyms, wellness programs, or fitness activities
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