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Field CTO, DACH

Mistral AIMunichSolutions
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
11 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Field CTO, DACH position is a senior external technical role based in Munich, designed for an experienced technology leader with a deep background in artificial intelligence. This position suits a seasoned professional who can engage executive boards, chief information officers, and chief technology officers as a technical peer.

Key Responsibilities

Run the Executive Briefing Center alongside the regional VP for selective C-level stakeholders at strategic accounts.
Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, and VP Engineering across the designated territory.
Publish regular articles, whitepapers, and analysis on the future direction of enterprise AI.
Brief analyst firms such as Gartner and Forrester on product roadmaps and market positioning.
Track frontier research and integrate insights into customer dialogues.
Represent the organization at major industry events through keynotes, panel discussions, and roundtables.
Collect market feedback from executive conversations and channel deployment constraints and governance requirements back into product direction.

Requirements

Demonstrable credibility in the AI field supported by a public track record of published papers, articles, or talks.
A clear, defensible position on open-weight models and their impact on enterprise adoption.
Deep fluency in European data sovereignty and on-premise deployment requirements.
Comfort engaging C-level stakeholders across multiple verticals on technical architecture and business strategy simultaneously.
Cross-vertical fluency to engage across sectors such as financial services, manufacturing, defense, and energy.
Between 10 to 25 years of experience in enterprise technology, having held titles such as Field CTO, Principal Architect, VP Engineering, or technical founder.
Willingness and ability to travel 30% to 50% of the time depending on the region.

Nice to Have

Existing network of CTO and CIO relationships at enterprise accounts within the region.
Prior experience in a Field CTO or equivalent externally facing technical role at a major cloud or AI company.
Fluency in multiple languages spoken across the region.

Skills and Tools

Artificial intelligence architecture and enterprise deployment
European data sovereignty and on-premise infrastructure
Executive communication, thought leadership, and public speaking
Strategic account management and technical advisory

Salary and Benefits

Comprehensive benefits are available to support well-being, growth, and work-life balance, varying by country and location. Available offerings may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, and meal and transportation allowances. Candidates are advised to check the official benefits documentation for localized details.

About the Company

Frontier AI LLMs, assistants, agents, and services provides full-stack artificial intelligence solutions ranging from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. The organization partners with enterprises tackling complex challenges across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector, enabling customized AI systems that run on enterprise terms.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page at mistral.ai to submit an application.

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Field CTO, DACH role located?

The role is based in Munich, Germany, with a travel requirement of 30% to 50% depending on the region.

What level of experience is required for this position?

Candidates must have 10 to 25 years of experience in enterprise technology, including roles such as Field CTO, Principal Architect, VP Engineering, or technical founder.

What are the primary external responsibilities of the Field CTO?

Responsibilities include running the Executive Briefing Center, building relationships with C-level executives, publishing thought leadership content, briefing analysts like Gartner and Forrester, and speaking at major industry events.

What specific regional expertise is necessary?

Candidates must be fluent in European data sovereignty and on-premise deployment to address technical and architectural questions from enterprise leaders.

How can I apply for this job?

You can apply directly on the official company careers page at mistral.ai.

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The application is on the official Mistral AI careers page.

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