Software Engineer, Research Platform

Mistral AI is at the forefront of AI innovation, developing high-performance, open-source models and enterprise AI solutions. They're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Research Platform team, working at the intersection of research and infrastructure.

The role involves creating and maintaining internal tools that empower researchers to maximize their efficiency with high-performance clusters. You'll be responsible for scaling the research CI system, focusing on reliability, reproducibility, and speed. The position requires expertise in DevOps practices, with hands-on experience in Python, Go, and modern infrastructure technologies.

As a Platform Engineer, you'll be building flexible development environments that allow researchers to focus on their core mission. Your responsibilities include optimizing various builds, from container images to Python environments, and designing solutions for handling large-scale data pipelines. Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll be working closely with researchers to understand their workflows and create documentation that helps them utilize the tools effectively.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in DevOps/SRE roles, with a strong background in software development and infrastructure management. You should be comfortable with site reliability engineering practices, including root cause analysis and on-call rotations. The role requires a technical product mindset and excellent problem-solving abilities.

Mistral AI offers a flexible hybrid work environment with offices in major European cities. The company provides competitive compensation, including equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. They maintain a collaborative, low-ego culture focused on driving AI innovation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about AI infrastructure who wants to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing startup environment.