Applied AI Engineer, Prototyping
Mistral AI, Paris +1
About the job
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.