Staff Software Engineer, Performance

Mistral AI, a pioneering company in AI technology, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Performance to join their Engineering team. The company is dedicated to democratizing AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source models and solutions, with teams distributed across France, USA, UK, Germany, and Singapore.

The role, based in Paris and reporting to the Head of Engineering, focuses on optimizing system performance across multiple layers. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and solving complex system problems, particularly in API, micro-services, databases, and infrastructure optimization. They will work on developing systems that enhance latency, throughput, and robustness of large distributed systems.

Key projects include optimizing API latency through various techniques, implementing sophisticated caching strategies, setting up performance monitoring tools, and developing custom load-balancing algorithms for large language models. The position requires extensive experience in backend development, with Python expertise being particularly valuable, along with strong infrastructure management skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a dynamic, collaborative team that's shaping the future of AI. The company offers a competitive package including equity, comprehensive health benefits, and various lifestyle perks. The role combines technical challenges with the excitement of working at the forefront of AI technology, making it ideal for someone passionate about both performance engineering and artificial intelligence.