engineering
Posted Apr 10, 2025Software Engineer, Backend (Paris)
at Mistral AI
Paris, FranceOn-site
Responsibilities
- System Architecture - Design and implement efficient, secure and scalable architectures that support our fast-growing products. - Collaborate with infrastructure teams on deployment, monitoring, and performance optimization.
Requirements
- About Mistral At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time and enhance learning and creativity.
- We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions.
- Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise needs, whether on-premises or in cloud environments.
- Our offerings include le Chat, the AI assistant for life and work.
- We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society.
- Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI.
- See more about our culture on https://mistral.ai/careers.
- As a Backend Engineer, you’ll contribute to the development of the core systems powering our three main products, AI Studio, Le Chat & Mistral Code, shaping how users and developers interact with our AI platform at scale.
- You’ll work on building reliable, high-performance backend systems and APIs that serve millions of users and developers.
- What you will do Depending on your skills and field of expertise, you will be involved in key components of our technology, including: Backend Development - Design, develop and maintain scalable, robust backend features and APIs using modern frameworks. - Ensure high performance and reliability across our distributed systems. - Contribute to systems powering authentication, billing, AI tooling, observability, connectors, and developer experience.
- Cross-functional Collaboration - Work closely with product managers, front-end engineers, designers and data/AI engineers to deliver end-to-end features. - Partner with teams across AI Studio, Le Chat & Mistral Code to ensure consistent platform-wide experience.
- Problem-Solving & Innovation - Tackle complex engineering challenges, from distributed systems to AI product integration. - Stay up-to-date with new technologies (e.g., AI/LLM integration, observability, or backend frameworks) and bring them into production when relevant. About you
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proficiency in Python or another backend language (JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, Golang). Engineers are assessed in their preferred language during a live coding session.
- Strong understanding of backend fundamentals: APIs, databases, caching, messaging systems and distributed architectures.
- Team-oriented, low-ego mindset and curiosity for learning. Now, it would be ideal if you had experience with:
- Front-end development (Typescript, React, NextJS...) or full-stack exposure
- Infrastructure management (Docker, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform...) AI/ML engineering
Additional details
- Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life.
- 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 We are seeking passionate and skilled software engineers to join our team.
- Your work will directly impact the developer and user experience, making it more engaging, efficient, and intuitive.
- We welcome engineers at all levels from fresh graduates to senior and staff engineers and who are eager to learn, collaborate and ship impactful products.
- Code Quality - Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code. - Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical standards and best practices.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ownership mindset capable of shipping end-to-end features with minimal oversight.
- Excellent communication skills and collaborative attitude.