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VP, Global Developer Relations

Mistral AIParisMarketing
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
16 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Mistral is hiring a VP of Global Developer Relations in Paris with remote flexibility to lead global developer community engagement and advocacy. This leadership role suits an experienced technical evangelist passionate about scaling developer ecosystems for cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies.

Role Overview

As the VP of Global Developer Relations, the selected candidate serves as the primary voice and facilitator for Mistral within global developer, scientific, and technical communities. The position involves designing and scaling a worldwide strategy that fosters deep engagement, education, and adoption of Mistral models across startups, enterprises, researchers, and open-source contributors. Collaboration with Product, Research, Engineering, Marketing, and Communications teams is essential to ensure developers have access to necessary tools, resources, and inspiration.

Key Responsibilities

Design and execute a global developer relations strategy connecting the Mistral AI platform with technical audiences.
Drive authentic developer engagement focused on community building, inspiration, and education through content and AI tools.
Lead high-impact initiatives including technical tutorials, blog posts, videos, documentation, hackathons, meetups, AMAs, and conference talks.
Translate complex AI innovations from Product and Research teams into accessible, actionable insights for developers.
Build scalable enablement programs such as onboarding guides, SDKs, APIs, and sample projects to drive self-service adoption.
Establish direct feedback loops between the developer community and internal Product and Engineering teams.
Hire, mentor, and lead a global team of Developer Advocates, Engineers, and Evangelists, focusing heavily on Europe and San Francisco.
Champion open-source contributions and collaborative innovation around Mistral models alongside startups, enterprises, and academic institutions.

Requirements

Proven leadership background in Developer Relations, Technical Evangelism, or Developer Marketing within a B2B technology company.
Strong technical credibility capable of engaging directly with developers, scientists, and engineers regarding code, research, and architecture.
Demonstrated track record of growing and nurturing active technical communities through open-source projects, forums, or hackathons.
Exceptional storytelling and communication skills to simplify complex concepts and inspire developers via content and public speaking.
Strategic and operational expertise in scaling global developer relations programs while keeping a hands-on approach.
Collaborative mindset to align developer relations goals seamlessly with broader company objectives across multiple departments.

Nice to Have

Direct professional experience working in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or large language models.
A history of meaningful personal contributions to open-source projects and communities.
Prior experience leading global developer relations teams inside high-growth, competitive markets.
An established personal brand or following within the developer or artificial intelligence community.
Direct experience successfully launching and scaling developer-focused tools and products.

Skills and Tools

Developer Relations Strategy
Technical Content Creation (Tutorials, Documentation, Videos)
Community Building (Hackathons, Meetups, Slack, Discord)
Public Speaking and Evangelism
Open-Source Advocacy
SDKs, APIs, and Developer Enablement
Team Leadership and Global Scaling

Salary and Benefits

Mistral offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support individual well-being, personal growth, and work-life balance. Available benefits vary by country and location, potentially including healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, meal allowances, and transportation perks.

About the Company

Mistral delivers full-stack artificial intelligence solutions ranging from frontier models and developer tools to custom applications and compute resources. The organization partners with enterprises tackling complex challenges in high-stakes fields like healthcare, finance, manufacturing, defense, and the public sector. Operating with a dynamic, low-ego, and collaborative culture, Mistral features a distributed workforce spanning Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official Mistral company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the primary location for this role?

The job is based in Paris, with remote work options available as part of a distributed global team.

What department does this position belong to?

This role is part of the Marketing department at Mistral.

What type of employment is this?

This is a full-time position.

What geographic areas are a major focus for team building?

The leader will focus heavily on building out a global team with particular strength in Europe and San Francisco.

Are benefits standardized across all locations?

No, benefits vary by country and location, and may include healthcare, parental leave, retirement plans, and relocation support depending on where the employee is based.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Mistral AI careers page.

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