Software Engineer Technical Lead, Mistral AI

• 7+ years of relevant professional work experience
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
• Proficient in Python and at least one related web framework (FastAPI, Django, Flask...)
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems
• Experience with building and leading an high-performing team
• Experience with working with cross functional teams like product, design, business, etc
• Knowledge of databases, caching mechanisms and messaging systems
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Ownership and capacity to ship products end-to-end
• Excellent communication skills
• Low ego and team spirit mindset
• Autonomous and self-starter.

Desirable

• We are seeking passionate and skilled software engineers to join our team. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to build and develop our core platform (API & DX Console, AI Tooling, Connectors, Observability, User Admin & Billing, Partnerships...) contributing to its development and enhancement
• Your work will directly impact the developer experience, making it more engaging, efficient and intuitive
• Depending on your skills and field of expertise, you will be involved in key components of our technology, including:
• Empower Your Team: Act as a facilitator and orchestrator, removing obstacles and fostering an environment where your team can focus on creating impactful solutions
• Bridge Product and Technology: Serve as the key liaison with our Product team, translating vision into technical reality with a keen eye for UI/UX sensibility
• Performance Excellence: Ensure our applications are high-performing, stable, and responsive, continuously enhancing user satisfaction
• Code Quality and Automation: Uphold the highest standards of code quality through rigorous reviews, unit testing, and automation
• Thought Leadership: Support your team by delivering great experiences while hiring, onboarding, and all-around elevating your people
• End-to-end Ownership: Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring our the team's projects are delivered efficiently and on time.
• A Technical Lead at Mistral AI spends a good chunk of the time coding and another part on strategic topics like :
• Project planning (roadmap, deadlines, task allocation...)
• Collaborating with stakeholders (other Engineering leads, Product Managers/Designers…)
• Supporting career growth (hiring, onboarding…)

• Recruiter Screening (45min)
• Hiring Manager Interview (30min)
• Live-Coding interview (45min)
• System Design Interview (45min)
• Deep Dive Interview (60min)
• Culture-fit discussion (30min)
• Reference checks