About this role
Mistral AI is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join its engineering team in Paris. This full-time position involves developing the core backend infrastructure and APIs that power the company's advanced artificial intelligence platform, making it an ideal role for engineers passionate about scalable systems.
Role Overview
As a Backend Engineer within the Engineering and Infra department, the candidate will build the foundational systems driving the artificial intelligence platform. The team develops the backend infrastructure and application programming interfaces supporting Studio, Vibe, and Vibe Code. This position shapes how millions of users and developers interact with the technology. Responsibilities directly influence product reliability, performance, and scalability while focusing on robust systems for authentication, billing, artificial intelligence tooling, and developer experience.
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Salary and Benefits
Mistral AI provides a comprehensive benefits package intended to support personal well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Available benefits vary by country and may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, and meal or transportation allowances.
About the Company
Mistral AI delivers full-stack artificial intelligence solutions, ranging from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. The organization collaborates with enterprises tackling complex challenges across high-stakes industries such as finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector to co-create customized artificial intelligence systems. Operating as a dynamic, collaborative, creative, and low-ego workforce, teams are distributed globally across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Mistral AI careers page to submit an application for this position.
Questions candidates ask
Where is this job located?
This position is based in Paris, France, within Mistral AI's Engineering and Infra department.
What products will this engineer help support?
The backend engineer will develop infrastructure and APIs for products such as Studio, Vibe, and Vibe Code.
What are the primary duties of the backend software engineer?
Responsibilities include designing scalable backend features, ensuring high performance across distributed systems, building authentication and billing systems, writing clean code, and collaborating with infrastructure and cross-functional teams.
What qualifications are required for applicants?
Applicants need experience with scalable backend systems and APIs, distributed systems, performance optimization, system architecture, secure design, and modern backend frameworks, alongside strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
How can I apply for this role?
Candidates can apply directly through the official Mistral AI careers page.