Applied AI, Technical Lead - Forward Deployed AI Engineer
Remote • New York • Full-time
Posted 8mo ago
About the job
Mistral AI is seeking a Technical Lead, Applied AI to drive the technical strategy, execution, and delivery of complex AI solutions for enterprise customers. In this role, you will lead 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 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.
Responsibilities
- Deliver critical code for complex projects, remaining hands-on in coding, reviewing, and optimizing AI solutions.
- Lead technical teams of Applied AI Engineers, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
- Lead technical discussions during pre-sales, translating customer requirements into actionable solutions.
- Design and oversee the implementation of complex AI systems, including fine-tuning, RAG, agentic workflows, and custom LLM applications.
- Drive innovation by identifying emerging AI trends and evaluating new tools and methodologies.
- Collaborate with product managers, researchers, and engineers to integrate customer feedback into product development.
Requirements
- PhD or Master’s degree in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 7/8+ years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership role focused on AI products or enterprise solutions.
- Proven track record of leading teams to deliver complex AI projects from prototyping to production.
- Deep expertise in fine-tuning LLMs, advanced RAG, agentic systems, and deploying NLP applications at scale.
- Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, and modern AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face).
- Strong software engineering skills, including API design, backend/full-stack development, and system architecture.
- Excellent technical communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and MLOps tools is a plus.
- Experience in customer-facing roles is a plus.
- Track record of driving technical strategy and influencing product direction is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity.
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for you and your family.
- 401K with 6% matching.
- 18 days PTO.
- Reimbursement for office parking charges or $120/month for public transport.
- $120/month reimbursement for gym membership.
- $400 monthly allowance for meals.
- Visa sponsorship.
- BetterUp coaching on a voluntary basis.