Software Engineer, Knowledge And Search

Mistral AIParis, TX

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Option for remote

Benefits

Health Insurance

Parental and Family Leave

Health & Wellness Programs

Job Description

About Mistral

At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time, and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life.

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.

Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.

Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. See more about our culture on https://mistral.ai/careers.

Role Summary

We are seeking a talented and experienced software engineer to join our Knowledge and Search engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, implementing and scaling our search capabilities supporting the needs of our users and internal systems.

Reporting line : VP of Engineering

Location : Paris (France) or London (UK)

What you will do

Key Responsibilities

The Knowledge & Search team is the backbone that connects our customers to the information they need. We are looking for an experienced software engineer to lead our indexing and searching capabilities. In this role, you will work closely with our data and infrastructure teams to build, maintain and scale our search platform while ensuring a high-level of performance and reliability.

Your responsibilities include (but may not be limited to):

Building, maintaining and enhancing a fast, reliable and scalable indexing and searching capabilities (web and knowledge)
Working with search-oriented databases to optimise and fine-tune full search pipelines from document ingestion to retrieval
Owning our information retrieval systems serving both our internal needs as well as our enterprise customers
Ensuring that our search capabilities meet the increasing demands of our customers
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to push the boundaries of search reliability, performance, and scale across a range and cloud-native and on-premise services.

About you

7+ years of relevant professional work experience
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
Experience building and scaling distributed search engine systems
Excellent proficiency in backend software development (Python, Go, C++, Rust...)
Solid proficiency in infrastructure management (Docker, CI/CD, Helm, K8s, Terraform...)
Good knowledge of cloud-native ecosystems
Autonomous and self-starter
Ability to communicate with influence

Now, it would be ideal if you had experience with:

AI/ML engineering

Hiring Process

Here is what you should expect:

Introduction call- 30 min
Hiring Manager Interview- 30 min
Live-coding Interview (Python)- 45 min
System Design Interview- 45 min
Optional: Deep Dive Interview (Staff/Lead specific) - 60 min
Culture-fit discussion- 30 min
References

Location & Remote

This role is primarily based at one of our European offices (Paris, France and London, UK). We will prioritize candidates who either reside there or are open to relocating. We strongly believe in the value of in-person collaboration to foster strong relationships and seamless communication within our team.

In certain specific situations, we will also consider remote candidates based in one of the countries listed in this job posting - currently France & UK. In that case, we ask all new hires to visit our local office:

for the first week of their onboarding (accommodation and travelling covered)
then at least 3 days per month

What we offer

Competitive salary and equity

️ Health insurance

Transportation allowance

Sport allowance

Meal vouchers

Private pension plan

Parental : Generous parental leave policy

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FAQs About Software Engineer, Knowledge And Search Jobs at Mistral AI

What is the work location for this position at Mistral AI?

This job at Mistral AI is located in Paris, TX, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Mistral AI?

Employer has not shared pay details for this role.

What employment applies to this position at Mistral AI?

Mistral AI lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Mistral AI?

Mistral AI is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

Does Mistral AI allow remote work for this role?

Yes, this position at Mistral AI supports remote work, giving candidates the flexibility to work outside the primary office location.

What benefits are offered by Mistral AI for this role?

Mistral AI offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Parental and Family Leave, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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