Applied AI, Technical Lead, Forward Deployed AI Engineer - Montreal
Mistral AIMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Posted March 24, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Mistral AI is dedicated to making advanced artificial intelligence accessible and abundant. The company focuses on empowering users to leverage cutting-edge technology for innovation and benefit. Mistral AI aspires to be a leader in democratizing AI, offering tools and solutions that drive progress across various industries.
Job Description
Mistral AI is seeking a Technical Lead, Applied AI to drive the technical strategy, execution, and delivery of complex AI solutions for enterprise customers. The role will involve leading project teams, guiding customers through the lifecycle of AI solutions, and collaborating with research, product, and engineering teams to shape the future of AI offerings.
Requirements
- PhD or Master's degree in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field
- 7/8+ years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership role
- Deep expertise in fine-tuning LLMs, advanced RAG, agentic systems, and deploying NLP applications at scale
- Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, and modern AI frameworks
- Strong software engineering skills, including API design, backend/full-stack development, and system architecture
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to shape the future of AI adoption in enterprises
- Work with a world-class team
- Contribute to open-source projects that impact millions