Software Engineer, Backend
Mistral AI · New York
CHECKED 10H AGO
Frontier labremotemid-level to staff
At a glance
Highlights
- Build core backend systems powering AI Studio, Le Chat and Mistral Code at scale.
- Shape how millions of users and developers interact with Mistral's AI platform.
- Contribute to model-as-a-service solutions for developers and enterprise users.
What they offer
- healthcare coverage
- parental leave
- retirement plans
- relocation support
- wellness programs
- meal and transportation allowances
Ideal candidate
Collaborative, low-ego backend engineer with an ownership mindset who loves shipping end-to-end product. Curious about AI and motivated by building reliable systems that improve developer experience at scale.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent practical experience
- Proficiency in Python or another backend language (Golang, Kotlin, C#)
- Strong understanding of backend fundamentals: APIs, databases, caching, messaging and distributed architectures
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Ownership mindset with ability to ship end-to-end features with minimal oversight
- Excellent communication skills and collaborative, low-ego, team-oriented attitude
- hiring process
- Introduction call (30 min), live-coding interview (45 min), system design interview (45 min), hiring manager interview (30 min), deep-dive for leads & staff (60 min), culture-fit discussion (30 min) and reference checks
Lab profile
About Mistral AI
Provides full-stack AI solutions from frontier models to tools, applications, and compute.
What they build
- Frontier AI models
- Developer tools
- AI applications
Known for
- Full-stack AI development
- Enterprise co-creation and deployment
- Customizable systems that run on customer terms
- Focus on finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare and public sector