Applied AI, Technical Lead, Forward Deployed AI Engineer
Munich, Bavaria, Germany On-site
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About the role
Mistral AI is seeking a Technical Lead, Applied AI to drive the technical strategy, execution, and delivery of complex AI solutions for our enterprise customers. In this role, you will lead a 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 our most 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.
What you'll bring
- You talk to whoever you need to talk to.
- You are fluent in English.
- You hold a PhD or Master’s degree in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field.
- You have 7/8+ years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership role (e.g., Tech Lead, Engineering Manager, or Solutions Architect) focused on AI products or enterprise solutions.
- You have a proven track record of leading teams to deliver complex AI projects, from prototyping to production, in industries such as tech, finance, healthcare, or industrial automation.
- You possess deep expertise in fine-tuning LLMs, advanced RAG, agentic systems, and deploying NLP applications at scale.
- You are proficient in Python, PyTorch, and modern AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face).
- You have strong software engineering skills, including API design, backend/full-stack development, and system architecture.
- You excel in technical communication, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives and engineers.
- You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and are passionate about mentoring and growing technical talent.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and MLOps tools is a plus.