Mistral AI
Software Engineer, Backend (New-York)
New York, NY · Staff+
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About the role
- We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain scalable, robust backend features and APIs using modern frameworks.
- Collaborate with infrastructure teams on deployment, monitoring, and performance optimization.
- Collaborate with product managers, platform engineers, and AI/ML teams to design, build, and deliver scalable model-as-a-service solutions for developers and enterprise users.
- Partner with teams across AI Studio, Le Chat & Mistral Code to ensure consistent platform-wide experience.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong understanding of backend fundamentals: APIs, databases, caching, messaging systems and distributed architectures.
- Now, it would be ideal if you had experience with:
Nice to have
- Proficiency in Python or another backend language (Golang, Kotlin, C#).
- Engineers are assessed in their preferred language during a live coding session.
Skills
- About Mistral
- Our offerings include le Chat, the AI assistant for life and work.
- Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation.
- Our teams are distributed between France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore.
- Role summary
- Your work will directly impact the developer and user experience, making it more engaging, efficient, and intuitive.
Compensation
- 💰 Competitive salary and equity
Benefits
- 💰 Competitive salary and equity
- 🚑 Healthcare: Medical/Dental/Vision covered for you and your family
- 🏝️ PTO: 18 days
- 🏀 Sport: $120/month reimbursement for gym membership
- 🥕 Meal stipend: $400 monthly allowance for meals
Company info
- About Mistral At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time and enhance learning and creativity.
- We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society.
- We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.
- 🤝 Coaching: we offer BetterUp coaching on a voluntary basis
Visa & Work Authorization
- 🌎 Visa sponsorship
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