Applied AI Engineer, Prototyping

Location

Paris

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Solutions

About Mistral

Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems - across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector - co-creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms.

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.

The Role

As an Applied AI Engineer on the Proto team, you will lead the design and delivery of robust, production-grade AI systems in rapid development cycles. The Proto team sits at the intersection of product and customer, turning advanced technology into meaningful, real-world solutions. You will be deeply involved in both client-facing and internal projects, ensuring Mistral’s capabilities directly address business needs and drive measurable value.

You will translate complex, often ambiguous business requirements into engineered solutions that work at scale. In this role, you guide technical decisions, collaborate closely with internal teams and customers, and help shape product direction by pressure-testing what’s possible. Your work will unlock new business opportunities and help drive continuous product improvement.

What You Will Do

Deliver end-to-end full-stack AI solutions from project scoping through deployment

Partner with customers to clarify needs, define requirements, and architect robust systems

Ship ready-to-use applications for both clients and Mistral’s internal teams

Lead architecture and technical choices, ensuring solutions are scalable and reliable

Diagnose and solve complex technical problems across various industries and use cases

Contribute to internal tools, product improvements, and open-source initiatives

Evaluate and integrate new technology capabilities into existing systems

What We're Looking For

At least 2 years building and deploying production AI products or systems

Experience working with modern AI/ML stacks, including LLMs, RAG, and agentic systems

Strong Python skills, with experience in scalable backend frameworks like FastAPI

Familiarity with frontend development, ideally using frameworks such as React or Vue

Ability to quickly understand business needs and translate them into technical plans

Skilled at explaining complex technical ideas to diverse stakeholders

Track record of collaborating effectively across different teams

Interest in shipping polished solutions and improving existing platforms

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Benefits vary by country and may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, meal and transportation allowances, and other location-specific perks.

For the most up-to-date details on benefits available in your location, please refer to our Benefits page.