Applied AI, Technical Lead - Forward Deployed AI Engineer at Mistral AI

You're a seasoned AI/ML professional with a PhD or Master's and at least 7-8 years of experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership role, ready to drive complex AI solutions for enterprise clients. **What makes it worth a look...** This is a Technical Lead, Applied AI role at Mistral, offering a hybrid work arrangement in New York, NY. While the exact salary isn't specified, they do offer competitive salary and equity, 401K with a 6% match, and significant monthly allowances for meals and gym memberships. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Hold a PhD or Master’s in AI, Machine Learning, or Computer Science. * Have deep expertise in fine-tuning LLMs, advanced RAG, and agentic systems, with proficiency in Python, PyTorch, and modern AI frameworks like LangChain or Hugging Face. * Possess strong software engineering skills including API design and system architecture. * Have proven experience leading teams in delivering complex AI projects from prototyping to production.